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Foresta, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Foresta is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,218. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,218 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0994°, 16.8129° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,233 |
About Foresta
Foresta is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,218. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Foresta vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,233 |
| 80% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 91 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 125.2 sq mi (324.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0994°N, 16.8129°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 | 142 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 149 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 143 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 143 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 80 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 143 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 143 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 143 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 143 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 143 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 128 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 59 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 176 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Foresta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Foresta
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Calabria | corigliano calabro, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Valentina | adult contemporary, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio CRT | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Movida Crotone | pop | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Foresta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila | ||||
| Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni | ||||
| Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia | ||||
| MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini | ||||
| Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia | ||||
| Museo Civico di Taverna | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo del Rock | ||||
| Museo dell'acqua e dell'energia | ||||
| Museo dell'arte della seta | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della cultura contadin | ||||
| Museo delle arti di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo delle Carrozze | ||||
| Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio | ||||
| Museo demologico dell'economia, del lavoro e della storia sociale silana | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale | ||||
| Museo Itinerante Arcalabria | ||||
| Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro | ||||
| Muzé | ||||
| Raccolta Greco | ||||
| Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi |
Libraries in Foresta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca S. Bonaventura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Hotels in Foresta
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Foresta
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Foresta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Foresta
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | CRV | Medium Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Foresta
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sala del Regno |
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What is the population of Foresta?
Foresta has a population of 1,218 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 125.2 square miles.
Is Foresta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,233, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Foresta?
Foresta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.
How is the job market in Foresta?
The job market in Foresta faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.