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Gaeta, Italy

Lazio · Italy

Gaeta is a small city in Lazio, Italy with a population of 19,936. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
19,936 Population 1,302/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,381 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
$22,381 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population19,936
Density1,302/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,381
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population19,936
Population Density1,302 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates41.2141°, 13.5708°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLazio
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,381

About Gaeta

Gaeta is a small city in Italy (Lazio) with a population of 19,936. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Gaeta is $22,381, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,495 business establishments.

Income: Gaeta vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,381
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,495

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gaeta

Gaeta has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.8°C / 53°F 6.4° / 15.7° 77.3
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 6.6° / 16.5° 47.3
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 8.1° / 18.4° 49.6
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 9.4° / 21.4° 42.7
May 18.7°C / 66°F 13.8° / 25.1° 58.7
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.2° / 31.3° 40.7
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 32.3° 11.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.2° 29.4
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 18.8° / 30° 73.6
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.5° / 25.5° 78.3
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 11.1° / 22° 177.9
Dec 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18° 91.9
Gaeta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²)
Population Density1,302/sq mi
Coordinates41.2141°N, 13.5708°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 126 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 126 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 123 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 118 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 143 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 116 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 146 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 139 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 145 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 130 km
Dec 21, 1996 90 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.9 139 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 126 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 142 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 136 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 56 km
Jun 22, 2009 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M4.7 138 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 149 km
Jan 21, 1996 87 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.7 136 km
Mar 11, 2000 southern Italy M4.7 97 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 84 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 84 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 81 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ischia (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 60 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 64 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 84 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Gaeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Gaeta

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Tecnico Nautico Giovanni Caboto - - - -
Ex Scuola Americana - - - -
Scuola Media Statale Principe Amedeo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gaeta

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
50s 60s RETRO HITS 50s, 60s MP3
rai - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Cassino Stereo hot adult contemporary AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Antenna Verde - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Spazio Blu pop, top 40 AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Show Italia 103e5 adult contemporary, latina AAC+ 128 kbps
H!T FM Frosinone classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gaeta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Basement Project Room
Castello Baronale di Fondi
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Formia
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Sperlonga
Museo del Brigantaggio
Museo Del Medioevo Ebraico
Museo della Pietra
Museo grotta di Tiberio
Palazzo De Vio, Museo Diocesano
Palazzo della Cultura
Parco archeologico di Minturnae e Ponte Real Ferdinando
Pinacoteca Comunale A. Sapone, già Palazzo San Giacomo, già Diaz, già Spina

Libraries in Gaeta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Dan danino di Sarra0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Lenola0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Santi Cosma e Damiano0.0
Biblioteca di Castelnuovo Parano0.0
Ex Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate - Biblioteca comunale0.0

Hotels in Gaeta

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aeneas' Landing Resort
agriturismo antica olivaia Orvietp
Grand Hotel Il Ninfeo
Grand Hotel le Rocce
Hotel Gajeta
Hotel Serapo
Il Quartuccio
Sabbia d’Oro
Summit
Wanderlust B&B

Restaurants in Gaeta

33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adriano a Mare
Antico Vico Gaeta
Atratino
Aura
Bless
Comeilmare
Cycas
Dalla Paella alla Brace
Fish and Beach
Il Follaro
Il Nostromo
Ké Eat
La Garitta
La Macelleria
La Pescheria
Madness Pizzeria
Mare Fritto
Maricò
Masaniello
Old Wild West
Osteria Gaetana
Pizza Ca'Legna
Pizzeria del Porto
Pizzeria Traniello
Ristorante Bravo Charlie
Ristorante Ferdinando II
Ristorante la Rete
Ristorante Longato
Ristorante Offline
RossoMargherita
Serapo Pizza
Sfizi e Vizi
Sirio Bar Pizzeria

Cafes in Gaeta

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Bazzanti
Bar dell'Angolo
Bar Gelateria La Villa
Brio Bar
Caffè del Professore
Caffetteria Almalù
Caffetteria del Porto
Cavour
La Francese
Oronero
Santos

Cinemas in Gaeta

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ariston
Cinema Nautilus

Monuments in Gaeta

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maria Ausiliatrice

Castles in Gaeta

12 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Batteria Duca di Calabria
Batteria Favorita
Castello Angioino-Aragonese
Castello di Gaeta
Palazzo Arcivescovile, già Collegio dei Padri Scolopi
Palazzo Conca
Palazzo De Vio in Piazza Cavallo
Palazzo Di Macco
Palazzo Gattola in Piazza Traniello
Palazzo Gesualdo
Palazzo Guarinelli
Palazzo Pecorini, già Santilli-Basta

Clinics in Gaeta

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro per i test COVID-19

Veterinaries in Gaeta

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambulatorio Veterinario Cajeta

Gas Stations in Gaeta

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip Nautico
B Carburanti
Eni
Eni Station
Esso
Indipendente
La Rocca
Q8

Banks in Gaeta

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Fondi
Intesa Sanpaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Gaeta

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GATE A - Polo Commerciale Gaeta

Stadiums & Teams in Gaeta

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Ski Resorts Near Gaeta

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gaeta

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Grazzanise Air Base-Medium Airport
Latina Air Base-Medium Airport
Aquino Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Artena-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Condor-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Divinangelo-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie La Selva-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying Club-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sabaudia-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Patria"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Alicocco-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Amyclae-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Avio Pontina Fly-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Delta Club-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni Zaccini-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Pontinia Eagles-Small Airport
Capua Airport-Small Airport
CdV Baia e Latina-Small Airport
Delta Club Napoli Airfield-Small Airport
Frosinone Air Base-Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield-Small Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield-Small Airport
UFO Airfield-Small Airport
Umberto Nobile Airfield-Small Airport
Valmontone Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gaeta

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gaeta
Gaeta 2
Up 96/128 Gaeta 1

Treatment Centers in Gaeta

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Comunità Insieme

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaeta

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella
Cappella della Madonna del Colle
Cappella della Madonna della Solitaria
Cappella della Madonna di Casalarga
Cappella della Madonna di Conca
Cappella della Madonna di Longato
Cappella di Santa Maria del Castello
Cattedrale dei Santi Erasmo e Marciano e di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa Cristiana Avventista del Settimo Giorno
Chiesa dei Santi Carlo Borromeo e Anna
Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano (detta di San Cosma vecchio)
Chiesa dei SS Cosma e Damiano e Maria SS di Portosalvo
Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario, già San Tommaso Apostolo
Chiesa della Madonna della Catena
Chiesa della Natività di Maria (detta dell'Ulivo)
Chiesa della Santissima Addolorata
Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo
Chiesa di San Giovanni a Mare
Chiesa di San Paolo
Chiesa di Sant'Angelo in Planciano
Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sorresca
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Edicola vuota Vico 1 Borgo Vecchio
Edicola vuota Vico 5 Borgo Vecchio
Ex Cappella Militare del Castello Angioino
Ex Chiesa di San Giovanni della Porta
Ex Chiesa di San Nicola
Ex Chiesa di San Salvatore
Ex Chiesa di San Teodoro
Ex Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte
Ex Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte, già Santi Giovanni e Paolo
IPAB Santissima Annunziata
Portale della chiesa di San Silviniano
Resti della Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Santuario della Santissima Annunziata
Santuario della SS. Trinità
Santuario di San Nilo
Tempio di San Francesco

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 Gaeta

What is the population of Gaeta?

Gaeta has a population of 19,936 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,302 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles.

Is Gaeta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,381, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gaeta?

Gaeta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gaeta?

The job market in Gaeta faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,495 business establishments in the area.

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