Sign In Register

Le Castella, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Le Castella is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,102. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,102 Population 18/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,704 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,704 median income, 15.1% unemployment

Discover Le Castella, Italy

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Le Castella

Le Castella

Le Castella, also known as Punta Le Castella is a village in Calabria, southern Italy, administratively a frazione of the comuni of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, province of Crotone.

People

Population1,102
Density18/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$12,704
Unemployment15.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,102
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates38.9101°, 17.0222°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (730 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,704

About Le Castella

Le Castella is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,102. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Le Castella is $12,704, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: Le Castella vs Italy

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$12,704
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Le Castella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.9101°N, 17.0222°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 89 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 139 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 143 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 130 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 59 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 116 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 114 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 24 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 89 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 148 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 136 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 131 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 121 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 94 km
Feb 26, 2025 39 km W of San Nicolò, Italy M4.5 144 km
Apr 15, 2015 53 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.5 142 km
Jul 5, 2016 89 km ESE of Weather Station, Italy M4.5 147 km
Sep 9, 2019 38 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.5 142 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 118 km
Mar 24, 2013 37 km ESE of Weather Station, Italy M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 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 1,500 143 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 150 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 87 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 123 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 76 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 85 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 85 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 135 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 114 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 65 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 157 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 172 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 187 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Le Castella has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Le Castella

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IPSAR - Istituto Professionale Alberghiero
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Le Castella

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Castella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Torre Nao
MACK - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Krotone
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico di Capo Colonna
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
Museo Civico Demologico
Museo di Pitagora
Museo Diocesano
Museo Geo-Paleontologico di Vrica-Stuni

Farmers Markets in Le Castella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Mercato dei Portici "La Piazzetta"
Mercato Rionale

Hotels in Le Castella

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baia degli Dei Resort
Hotel Ristorante il Corsaro
Ristorante Hotel La Decanata

Restaurants in Le Castella

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annibale
Another Beach Project
Busalla
Da Mimmo
Hostaria Trattoria da Mario
Il Greco
Il tegamino
La Brace
La Calabrese
La Posidonia
La Scogliera
Mood
Nicomare
Paninoteca Bar il Cammello
Pizzeria 3000
Pizzeria l'Alba
Première
Ristorante Hotel La Decanata
Salotto Aragonese
Sushi Garden
Terrazza Aragonese
Vista Restaurant

Cafes in Le Castella

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Caribe
Il Pescatore

Castles in Le Castella

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Le Castella

Gas Stations in Le Castella

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni

Stadiums & Teams in Le Castella

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Castella

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Castella

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Visitazione

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Le Castella.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Le Castella

What is the population of Le Castella?

Le Castella has a population of 1,102 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 60.8 square miles.

Is Le Castella expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,704, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Le Castella?

Le Castella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

How is the job market in Le Castella?

The job market in Le Castella faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Le Castella with another city: