Fondachelli-Fantina, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Fondachelli-Fantina is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 2,080 ft (634 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fondachelli-Fantina
Fondachelli-Fantina is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. Situated between Novara and Francavilla di Sicilia, in the southern Peloritani mountains, it is 604 metres (1,982 ft) above sea level. The community borders the municipalities of Antillo and Rodì Milici. The most populated villages are Rubino, Evangelisti, Chiesa, Figheri and Fantina. It is 73 kilometres (45 mi) from Messina.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,235 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9848°, 15.1752° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.2 inches (94 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,284 |
About Fondachelli-Fantina
Fondachelli-Fantina is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet (634 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Fondachelli-Fantina vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $14,284 |
| 81% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 93 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9848°N, 15.1752°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Eruption + Earthquake | 16.0 m | 1,500 | 48 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 41 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 96 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 90 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 90 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 90 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 109 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 90 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 90 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 90 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 90 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 90 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 80 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 90 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 90 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 76 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 31 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 50 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 60 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Fondachelli-Fantina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Fondachelli-Fantina
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dimensione Radio | milazzo, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 5 | atessa, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Empire | furci siculo, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Fondachelli-Fantina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| Antica Filanda | ||||
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| Antiquarium della Villa Romana di Patti Marina | ||||
| Antiquarium Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Collezione Giovani Panarello | ||||
| Galleria Normanna | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari" | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi | ||||
| Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo dei Vangeli | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo dell' Emigrazione | ||||
| MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE | ||||
| Museo delle Ceramiche Pattesi | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia | ||||
| Palazzo Corvaja | ||||
| Palazzo Livoti | ||||
| Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo |
Libraries in Fondachelli-Fantina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Capitolare “Arca Magna” | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivio Storico Diocesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibilioteca comunale Famiglia Nobile Ceraolo Pisani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Aldo G. Genta" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Durante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Divus Thomas del Seminario Vescovile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato | 0.0 | |||||
| L'agorà | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fondachelli-Fantina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Comunale |
Clinics in Fondachelli-Fantina
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fondachelli-Fantina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannistrà Beer Service |
Stadiums & Teams in Fondachelli-Fantina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fondachelli-Fantina
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fondachelli-Fantina
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fondachelli Fantina |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fondachelli-Fantina
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa Santissimi Angeli Custodi |
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fondachelli-Fantina
What is the population of Fondachelli-Fantina?
Fondachelli-Fantina has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles.
Is Fondachelli-Fantina expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,284, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Fondachelli-Fantina?
Fondachelli-Fantina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fondachelli-Fantina?
The job market in Fondachelli-Fantina faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 93 business establishments in the area.
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