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Francavilla Marittima, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Francavilla Marittima is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 2,433. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,433 Population 35/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,370 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,370 median income, 13.5% unemployment

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About Francavilla Marittima

Francavilla Marittima

Francavilla Marittima is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is known for the Timpone della Motta, a hill which was the site of an Oenotrian and ancient Greek settlement and sanctuary.

People

Population2,433
Density35/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,370
Unemployment13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population2,433
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates39.8161°, 16.3950°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (768 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,370

About Francavilla Marittima

Francavilla Marittima is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 2,433. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Francavilla Marittima is $14,370, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Francavilla Marittima vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,370
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Francavilla Marittima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates39.8161°N, 16.3950°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

621 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 135 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 119 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 43 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 127 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 34 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 103 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 40 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 121 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 86 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 56 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 80 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 115 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 73 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 54 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 102 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 87 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 136 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 101 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 97 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 149 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 131 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 60 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 30 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 117 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 115 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 153 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 174 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 194 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in

Francavilla Marittima has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Francavilla Marittima

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Corrado Alvaro
Scuola
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Radio Stations near Francavilla Marittima

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Francavilla Marittima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Ecomuseo
Ecomuseo dell'antica Filanda Filardi
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Museo "Ludovico Noia" dell'arte olearia e della cultura contadina
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Archeologico di "BROGLIO"
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Archeologico Statale "Vincenzo Laviola"
Museo Castello Ducale
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Comunale delle Icone e della Tradizione Bizantina
museo del lupo
Museo del Mare della Riserva naturale Foce del fiume Crati
Museo del Telaio
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Liquirizia
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Museo Etnico Arbëreshë
Museo Etnografico
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo Internazionale "Raccolta di Arte presepiale"
Museo Minimo
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in Francavilla Marittima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Bellusci0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca Minnicelli0.0

Farmers Markets in Francavilla Marittima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Itiico

Restaurants in Francavilla Marittima

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Ghiotto
La Silva

Cafes in Francavilla Marittima

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antico Caffè Risorgimento
Bar San Francesco
Blue Angels

Gas Stations in Francavilla Marittima

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni

Stadiums & Teams in Francavilla Marittima

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Francavilla Marittima

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Francavilla Marittima

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Francavilla Marittima

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa
Chiesa
Chiesa dell'Annunciazione del Signore
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa di Santa Rita

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Francavilla Marittima

What is the population of Francavilla Marittima?

Francavilla Marittima has a population of 2,433 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 69.4 square miles.

Is Francavilla Marittima expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,370, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Francavilla Marittima?

Francavilla Marittima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

How is the job market in Francavilla Marittima?

The job market in Francavilla Marittima faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

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