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Guardavalle, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Guardavalle is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,971. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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1,971 Population 554/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,944 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
$13,944 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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About Guardavalle

Guardavalle

Guardavalle is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.

People

Population1,971
Density554/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,944
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population1,971
Population Density554 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates38.5051°, 16.5067°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,944

About Guardavalle

Guardavalle is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,971. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 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.

The median household income in Guardavalle is $13,944, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 148 business establishments.

Income: Guardavalle vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,944
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Guardavalle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 331 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates38.5051°N, 16.5067°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

624 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 135 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 147 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 147 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 136 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 137 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 137 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 99 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 134 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 118 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 101 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 73 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 149 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 125 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 100 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 93 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 79 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 142 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 100 km
Jul 4, 2012 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy M4.7 117 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 119 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 83 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 89 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 117 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 116 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 117 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 135 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 117 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 42 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 117 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 117 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 117 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 117 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 117 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 117 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 117 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 117 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 60 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 88 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 122 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 117 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 126 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 135 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 137 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
December 53°F (11°C) 4.9 in

Guardavalle has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Guardavalle

6 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 Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Guardavalle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Civico/Museo Archeologico Statale
Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana
Museo "Pietrarotta"
Museo Antica Kaulon
Museo d'arte contemporanea - AM International
Museo dell'Eremo di Monte Stella
Museo della Certosa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo della Cultura mineraria
Museo della memoria
Museo delle arti e dei mestieri
Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche
Museo e conservatorio di musica popolare della Calabria
MUSMIR Museo Multimediale Immersivo di Roccella Jonica
Oggetti di civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Comunale
Raccolta Massara

Libraries in Guardavalle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ada SaffoSapere0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Armando La Torre"0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca dei Redentoristi0.0
Biblioteca del Centro studi musica Sud0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Guarasci0.0
Biblioteca don Bosco0.0
Biblioteca per i diritti umani0.0
Palazzo Amaduri0.0

Farmers Markets in Guardavalle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto

Hotels in Guardavalle

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Villa Vittoria

Monuments in Guardavalle

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonna

Gas Stations in Guardavalle

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851837359

Stadiums & Teams in Guardavalle

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Airports Near Guardavalle

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guardavalle

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa matrice Madonna del Rosario

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 Guardavalle

What is the population of Guardavalle?

Guardavalle has a population of 1,971 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 554 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Guardavalle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,944, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Guardavalle?

Guardavalle 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 Guardavalle?

The job market in Guardavalle faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 148 business establishments in the area.

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