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Gela, Italy
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Gela is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 75,001. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 75,001 |
| Population Density | 541 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0738°, 14.2404° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2 inches (385 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,473 |
About Gela
Gela is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 75,001. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Gela vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,473 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.2% |
| 294% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 12 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Gela
Gela has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 138.8 sq mi (359.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0738°N, 14.2404°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 69 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 109 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 98 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 140 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 74 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 100 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 137 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 161 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 169 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Gela has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gela
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto Comprensivo Suor Teresa Valsè | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Antonietta Aldisio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Giuseppe Lombardo Radice | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Professionale Industria e Artigianato Enrico Fermi | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo Statale Giovanni Verga | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo "Salvatore Quasimodo" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scientifico e Linguistico Elio Vittorini | - | - | - | - |
| I.T.G. Ettore Majorana | - | - | - | - |
| I.T.I.S. "Emanuele Morselli" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Scolastico Paritario Leonardo Da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Gela 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Commerciale "Luigi Sturzo" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare Padre Giovanni Minozzi | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Nicholas Green | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Enrico Mattei | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Santa Maria di Gesù | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Don Lorenzo Milani | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Classico Eschilo | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Ettore Romagnoli | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Enrico Solito | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria "Luigi Capuana" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scienze Umane Dante Alighieri | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Via Fuentes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gela
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rai Radio 1 | news, public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 3 | classical, culture | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 2 | public radio, rai | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Comunità Nuova | pop | MP3 | |
| Radio RF101 | top 40 | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| RADIO GATTOPARDO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vela | adult contemporary, agrigento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Amore | - | MP3 |
Museums in Gela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium Iconografico di Capo Soprano | ||||
| Foresteria | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Kamarina | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale di Gela | ||||
| Museo Civico di Niscemi | ||||
| Museo delle solfare di Trabia Tallarita | ||||
| Servizio Cristiano |
Libraries in Gela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Mario Gori | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Giovanni Casano | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcato settimanale | |||||
| Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè | |||||
| Mercato Ittico | |||||
| Mercato Ittico | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato settimanale |
Hotels in Gela
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gela
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gela
30 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gela
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gela
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gela
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gela
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gela
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gela
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gela
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gela
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gela
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gela
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gela
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gela
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Solitaria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Agrigento | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | - | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Marano | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo MedFly | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
| Vicari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gela
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gela | |
| Gela 1 | |
| Gela 2 | |
| Gela 3 | |
| Gela 5 | |
| Gela Settefarini |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gela
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Caltagirone | ||
| Ragusa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gela
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo | |
| Chiesa del Rosario | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima d'Alemanna | |
| Chiesa di San Biagio | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico Savio | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Agostino | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio | |
| Chiesa San Francesco d'Assisi | |
| Chiesa San Giacomo | |
| Chiesa San Sebastiano Martire | |
| Covento dei Benedettini | |
| Maria Santissima delle Grazie | |
| Parrocchia Beata Vergine del Monte Carmelo | |
| Parrocchia Maria SS. delle Grazie - Cappuccini | |
| Parrocchia San Giovanni Evangelista | |
| Regina Pacis | |
| Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova |
Quick Facts
Around Gela
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gela
34 places within 15 km
- • Bitalemi
- • Dolmen on Monte Bubbonia
- • Emporio Greco Arcaico
- • Necropoli di Disueri
- • Necropoli di Grotticelle
- + 3 more
- • Spiaggia Marina de Acate
- • Spiaggia Pezza Fico
- • Castello Arabo-Normanno
- • Castelluccio
- • Colle Monteleone
- • Cozzo di Bombara
- • Monte Baronessa
- • Monte dei Canalotti
- • Monte del Dugo
- + 10 more
- • Colonna Dorica
- • Tempio di Atena
- • Tempio di Demetra
- • Belvedere
- • Belvedere di Butera
- • Belvedere di Niscemi
- • Terrazza Falcone-Borsellino
🇮🇹 About Italy
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gela
Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gela
What is the population of Gela?
Gela has a population of 75,001 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 541 people per square mile, spread across 138.8 square miles.
Is Gela expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,473, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Gela?
Gela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.
How is the job market in Gela?
The job market in Gela faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 121 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations.