Fondaco-Margherito, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Fondaco-Margherito is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 993. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 993 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8641°, 14.8066° |
| 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 | $13,599 |
About Fondaco-Margherito
Fondaco-Margherito is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 993. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 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: Fondaco-Margherito vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $13,599 |
| 82% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 74 |
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 | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Area | 167.0 sq mi (432.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8641°N, 14.8066°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 | 82 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 76 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 83 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 109 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 142 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 109 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 109 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 109 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 84 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 109 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 109 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 110 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 41 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 62 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 71 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Fondaco-Margherito has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Fondaco-Margherito
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto comprensivo Carlo Levi - plesso Beato Placido | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Carlo Levi | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Carlo Levi - plesso Fondaco | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto professionale Giovanni Falcone - plesso di Maniace | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fondaco-Margherito
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Sant'Agata | pop, sant'agata di militello | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dimensione Radio | milazzo, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Fondaco-Margherito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale di Centuripe | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo civico di Adrano | ||||
| Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo | ||||
| Museo civico Salvo Nibali | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo dei Vangeli | ||||
| Museo del carretto siciliano | ||||
| Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi | ||||
| Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne | ||||
| Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa | ||||
| Museo di Scultura all'Aperto | ||||
| Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia" | ||||
| Museo La Petagna | ||||
| Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Spazio espositivo rotabili storici |
Libraries in Fondaco-Margherito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Aldo G. Genta" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fondaco-Margherito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Semiaperto Bronte | |||||
| Mercato settiimanale di Adrano | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Maletto |
Restaurants in Fondaco-Margherito
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fondaco-Margherito
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fondaco-Margherito
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fondaco-Margherito
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fondaco-Margherito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epica |
Stadiums & Teams in Fondaco-Margherito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fondaco-Margherito
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | — | 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 |
| Campo di Volo Marano | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fondaco-Margherito
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Maniace di Bronte |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fondaco-Margherito
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Maniace |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fondaco-Margherito
What is the population of Fondaco-Margherito?
Fondaco-Margherito has a population of 993 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles.
Is Fondaco-Margherito expensive to live in?
The median household income is $13,599, 82% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Fondaco-Margherito?
Fondaco-Margherito 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 Fondaco-Margherito?
The job market in Fondaco-Margherito faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.
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