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Lago, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Lago is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,250. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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1,250 Population 77/sq mi density
1,591 ft Elevation 485 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,181 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$14,181 median income, 14.8% unemployment

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About Lago

Lago is a comune in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, in southern Italy. It is located 42 kilometers from the city of Cosenza.

People

Population1,250
Density77/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,181
Unemployment14.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Population1,250
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Coordinates39.1707°, 16.1483°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,181

About Lago

Lago is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,250. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lago is $14,181, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Lago vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,181
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates39.1707°N, 16.1483°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 87 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 97 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 137 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 90 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 71 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 80 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 84 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 92 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 59 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 62 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 124 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 57 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 87 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 83 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 93 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 110 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 102 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 115 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 135 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 92 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 1,500 115 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 122 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 91 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 88 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 91 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 134 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 91 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 56 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 91 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 91 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 91 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 91 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 91 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 91 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 91 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 91 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 116 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 17 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 62 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 91 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 111 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 130 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 134 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Lago has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Lago

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Lago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium archeologico comunale
Biblioteca Museo A.Longo
Casa delle Culture
Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria"
Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta
Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza
Museo all'Aperto Bilotti
Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno
Museo antropologico
Museo Archeologico della città di Paola
Museo Archeologico Lametino
Museo Archeologico Temesa
Museo Attilio e Elena Giulani Onlus
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese
Museo Consentia Itinera
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri
Museo del Fumetto
Museo del Presente
Museo del Rame e degli Antichi mestieri - sede di Dipignano
Museo del Rame e degli Antichi Mestieri - Sede di Tessano
Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto
Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile
Museo delle Arti e dei Mestieri
Museo delle rimembranze
Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico
Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica
Museo KOLBE della comunicazione
Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Storico Comunale
Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri
Raccolta di materiali sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana
Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio

Libraries in Lago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio storico diocesano0.0
Biblioteca "Guglielmo Crucitti"0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria0.0
Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS.0.0
Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU.0.0
Biblioteca diocesana0.0
Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli.0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale di Cosenza0.0
Casa del libro antico0.0
Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud0.0

Farmers Markets in Lago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Campagna Amica
Mercato

Monuments in Lago

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti

Gas Stations in Lago

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853344392

Banks in Lago

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Bper

Stadiums & Teams in Lago

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Airports Near Lago

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lago

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Lago

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Biolife
Borgo dei Mastri
Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi
Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara

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 Lago

What is the population of Lago?

Lago has a population of 1,250 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.

Is Lago expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,181, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lago?

Lago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

How is the job market in Lago?

The job market in Lago faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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