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Gliaca, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Gliaca is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,185. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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1,185 Population 264/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,691 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
$16,691 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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People

Population1,185
Density264/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,691
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,185
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates38.1632°, 14.8477°
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$16,691

About Gliaca

Gliaca is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,185. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 Gliaca is $16,691, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Gliaca vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,691
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gliaca 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 46 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates38.1632°N, 14.8477°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Italy avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,104 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 M6.0 103 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 106 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 109 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 M5.5 123 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 105 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 139 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 47 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 106 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 54 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 77 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 90 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 58 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 113 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 82 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 102 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 81 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 77 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 69 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 84 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 69 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 64 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 116 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 77 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 80 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 77 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 28 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 77 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 121 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 77 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 77 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 77 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 77 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 77 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 77 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 109 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 77 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 77 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 102 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 (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 29 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 37 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 48 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 56 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Gliaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Gliaca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Leonardo da Vinci"
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Radio Stations near Gliaca

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 Gliaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Antiquarium della Villa Romana di Patti Marina
Galleria del Centenario
Galleria Normanna
IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia
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
Pinacoteca comunale "Tono Zancanaro"

Libraries in Gliaca

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 Gliaca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Scogliera

Restaurants in Gliaca

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Pizzettaro
La Scogliera

Cinemas in Gliaca

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alter Cinema

Gas Stations in Gliaca

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Esso

Breweries in Gliaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Epica

Stadiums & Teams in Gliaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gliaca

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 Gliaca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gliaca

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gliaca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maria Santissima di Lourdes

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 Gliaca

What is the population of Gliaca?

Gliaca has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Gliaca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,691, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gliaca?

Gliaca 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 Gliaca?

The job market in Gliaca faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

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