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Gioiosa Marea, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Gioiosa Marea is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,238. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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3,238 Population 117/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,231 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,231 median income, 12.9% unemployment

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About Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Palermo and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Messina.

People

Population3,238
Density117/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,231
Unemployment12.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population3,238
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates38.1737°, 14.8993°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.2 inches (94 cm)
Median Household Income$17,231

About Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,238. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Gioiosa Marea is $17,231, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Gioiosa Marea vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,231
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gioiosa Marea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 328 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates38.1737°N, 14.8993°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Italy avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 107 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 104 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 108 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 38 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 136 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 109 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 103 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 46 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 74 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 57 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 94 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 117 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 63 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 85 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 77 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 81 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 98 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 66 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 64 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 60 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 116 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 74 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 77 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 74 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 26 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 74 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 116 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 74 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 74 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 74 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 74 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 74 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 74 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 108 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 74 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 74 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 98 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 26 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 35 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 48 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 54 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Gioiosa Marea has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Gioiosa Marea

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Anna Rita Sidoti"
Istituto Comprensivo Anna Rita Sidoti
Istituto Comprensivo Anna Rita Sidoti
Istituto Comprensivo Anna Rita Sidoti
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Radio Stations near Gioiosa Marea

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Milazzo adult contemporary, milazzo MP3 192 kbps
RadioReload.it contemporary, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 5 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Empire furci siculo, news MP3
Radio Splash dance, milazzo MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gioiosa Marea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Antiquarium della Villa Romana di Patti Marina
Centro Operativo Marcello Carapezza
Galleria del Centenario
Galleria Normanna
IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia
Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari"
Museo comunale
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo dei Vangeli
Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne
Museo delle Ceramiche Pattesi
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia"
Museo La Petagna
Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra
Museo siciliano del viaggio
Palazzo Livoti
Pinacoteca comunale "Tono Zancanaro"

Libraries in Gioiosa Marea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Storico Capitolare “Arca Magna”0.0
Archivio Storico Diocesano0.0
Bibilioteca comunale Famiglia Nobile Ceraolo Pisani0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Aldo G. Genta"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca"0.0
Biblioteca Divus Thomas del Seminario Vescovile0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato0.0
Centro culturale polifunzionale Antonio Librizzi0.0

Hotels in Gioiosa Marea

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Avalon Sikani Resort
Hotel Corallo
Residence Bellavista
Residence Borgo San Francesco
Residence Calavà Villa Rosa
Villaggio Baia Calavà
Villaggio Capo Alaua
Villaggio Capo Calavà
Villaggio Villa Giulia

Restaurants in Gioiosa Marea

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Piazzetta
La Vecchia Posta
Ristorante Pizzeria Rendez Vous
Villa Smeralda

Cafes in Gioiosa Marea

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del dolce
Il Canapè

Monuments in Gioiosa Marea

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torretta

Train Stations in Gioiosa Marea

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gioiosa Marea

Gas Stations in Gioiosa Marea

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iblea Petroli
IP

Banks in Gioiosa Marea

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UniCredit Bank

Breweries in Gioiosa Marea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Epica

Stadiums & Teams in Gioiosa Marea

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gioiosa Marea

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gioiosa Marea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gioiosa Marea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gioiosa Marea

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Buon Pastore
Chiesa del Convento
Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Catena
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Grazie
Chiesa di San Bernardo
Chiesa di San Filippo
Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari
Chiesa di San Nicolò
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Parrocchia San Leonardo
Villaggio della Pace

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 Gioiosa Marea

What is the population of Gioiosa Marea?

Gioiosa Marea has a population of 3,238 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

Is Gioiosa Marea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,231, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gioiosa Marea?

Gioiosa Marea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gioiosa Marea?

The job market in Gioiosa Marea faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

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