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Gerace, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Gerace is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,043. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gerace
Gerace is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, southern Italy.
Gerace is located some 10 kilometres (6 mi) inland from Locri, yet the latter town and the sea can be seen from Gerace's perch atop a 500-metre (1,600 ft) vertical rock. The town stands on a hill formed of conglomerates of sea fossils from 60 million years ago. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,043 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2714°, 16.2207° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,266 |
About Gerace
Gerace is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,043. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Gerace vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,266 |
| 80% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| 269% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2714°N, 16.2207°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 | 52 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 57 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 105 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 105 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 46 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 105 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 105 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 105 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 105 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 128 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 105 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 105 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 24 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 111 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 115 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Gerace has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Gerace
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Star 2000 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Promoradio Network | adult contemporary, reggio calabria | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Venere | corsano, italian pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Medua | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gioiosa Marina | adult contemporary, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Valentina | adult contemporary, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Gerace
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa di Corrado Alvaro | ||||
| Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana | ||||
| MuSaBa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Locri Epizefiri | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Gemelli | ||||
| Museo d'arte contemporanea - AM International | ||||
| Museo del Territorio | ||||
| Museo dell'Eremo di Monte Stella | ||||
| Museo della Cultura mineraria | ||||
| Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche | ||||
| Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa | ||||
| Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova | ||||
| Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina | ||||
| Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma | ||||
| MUSMIR Museo Multimediale Immersivo di Roccella Jonica | ||||
| Oggetti di civiltà contadina |
Libraries in Gerace
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ada SaffoSapere | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Armando La Torre" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Serrata | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Amaduri | 0.0 |
Hotels in Gerace
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gerace
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gerace
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gerace
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gerace
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gerace
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gerace
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gerace
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Treatment Centers in Gerace
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Ce.J.Ri. | ||
| Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl | ||
| Studio Alfa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gerace
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta di Gerace | |
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco | |
| Chiesa di San Giovannello | |
| Chiesa di San Martino | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria del Mastro | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Monserrato | |
| Parrocchia Santa Maria del Carmine | |
| Santa Caterina d'Alessandria | |
| Santuario della Madonna di Prestarona | |
| Santuario della Madonna di Prestarona |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gerace
What is the population of Gerace?
Gerace has a population of 1,043 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.
Is Gerace expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,266, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Gerace?
Gerace enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.
How is the job market in Gerace?
The job market in Gerace faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.