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Gioiosa Ionica, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Gioiosa Ionica is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 5,849. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 5,849 |
| Population Density | 373 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3272°, 16.3041° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.4 inches (848 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $13,603 |
About Gioiosa Ionica
Gioiosa Ionica is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 5,849. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Gioiosa Ionica vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $13,603 |
| 82% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.1% |
| 292% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 439 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3272°N, 16.3041°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 | 60 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 66 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 108 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 108 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 43 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 108 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 137 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 108 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 33 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 117 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 121 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°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 | 82°F (28°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 |
Gioiosa Ionica has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Gioiosa Ionica
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Media | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gioiosa Ionica
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 Gioiosa Ionica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa di Corrado Alvaro | ||||
| Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana | ||||
| MuSaBa | ||||
| Museo "Pietrarotta" | ||||
| 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 Certosa | ||||
| Museo della Cultura mineraria | ||||
| Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche | ||||
| Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa | ||||
| Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| MUSMIR Museo Multimediale Immersivo di Roccella Jonica | ||||
| Oggetti di civiltà contadina |
Libraries in Gioiosa Ionica
| 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 Serrata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca per i diritti umani | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Amaduri | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gioiosa Ionica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Coperto |
Restaurants in Gioiosa Ionica
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gioiosa Ionica
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gioiosa Ionica
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gioiosa Ionica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gioiosa Ionica
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 Gioiosa Ionica
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ufficio Postale |
Treatment Centers in Gioiosa Ionica
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Ce.J.Ri. | ||
| Studio Alfa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gioiosa Ionica
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Rosario | |
| Chiesa dell'Addolorata | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria | |
| Chiesa Matrice (o di San Giovanni Battista) | |
| Santa Maria delle Grazie |
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Public Holidays in Italy
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What is the population of Gioiosa Ionica?
Gioiosa Ionica has a population of 5,849 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 373 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.
Is Gioiosa Ionica expensive to live in?
The median household income is $13,603, 82% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Gioiosa Ionica?
Gioiosa Ionica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.
How is the job market in Gioiosa Ionica?
The job market in Gioiosa Ionica faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 439 business establishments in the area.