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Licata, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Licata is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 36,537. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
36,537 Population 431/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,525 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
$15,525 median income, 15.0% unemployment

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About Licata

Licata

Licata, formerly also Alicata, is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River, about midway between Agrigento and Gela. It is a major seaport developed at the turn of the twentieth century, shipping sulphur, the refining of which has made Licata the largest European exporting centre, and asphalt, and at times shipping cheese.

People

Population36,537
Density431/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,525
Unemployment15.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population36,537
Population Density431 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates37.1027°, 13.9397°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (395 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,525

About Licata

Licata is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 36,537. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Licata is $15,525, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,740 business establishments.

Income: Licata vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,525
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)2,740

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Licata

Licata has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.3° 37.7
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 8.5° / 16.8° 36.3
Mar 13.8°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.5° 52.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 21.3° 19.9
May 19°C / 66°F 14.3° / 24.9° 130.7
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 18.2° / 31.1° 6.9
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.9° 4.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23° / 32.9° 14.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 30° 46.2
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 18.3° / 26.7° 64.7
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 118.5
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.5° 38.3
Licata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area84.8 sq mi (219.7 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates37.1027°N, 13.9397°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 144 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 135 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 150 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 102 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 74 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 70 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 149 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 101 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 79 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 110 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 84 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 117 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 149 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 135 km
Oct 27, 2002 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 95 km
Aug 15, 2013 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy M4.4 147 km
Apr 13, 2012 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 143 km
Aug 15, 2013 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 96 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 135 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 119 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 124 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 137 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 99 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 117 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 110 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 118 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 170 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 175 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 177 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Licata has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Licata

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Linares - - - -
Istituto Commerciale Guglielmo Marconi - - - -
Scuola dell'Infanzia Giovanni XXIII - - - -
Scuola Elementare Giummarella Boncore - - - -
Ragioneria - - - -
Scuola Primaria Maria Anna Serrovira - - - -
Scuola Elementare Giacomo Leopardi - - - -
Scuola - - - -
Istituto Paritario Sandro Pertini - - - -
Scuola Media Salvatore Quasimodo - - - -
Bersagliere Greco - - - -
Scuola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Licata

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO GATTOPARDO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore - MP3

Museums in Licata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Archeologico Regionale della Badia
Museo Archeologico Salvatore Lauricella
Museo Civico
Museo delle solfare di Trabia Tallarita
Servizio Cristiano

Libraries in Licata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Zagarrio0.0
Bilioteca Comunale0.0
Centro Polivalente - Bibloteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Licata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz Marketplace
Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè
Mercato del Sabato
Nuovo Mercato Ortofrutticolo

Hotels in Licata

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giarrizzo
Hotel Baia D'Oro
Hotel degli Angeli
Hotel Ristorante El Sombrero
Stella del Mediterraneo
Villa Giuliana Relais

Restaurants in Licata

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ristorante El Sombrero
Il Cranaio
L'Arte della Pizza
La Madia
Logico
Oasi Beach Osteria Del Mare
Pizzaria Il Molino
Restaurante de Gustibus
Ristorante al Granchio Blu
Senza Funnu
Taverna del Duca

Cafes in Licata

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drogheria
Saint Louis

Theatres in Licata

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Re Grillo

Monuments in Licata

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basilica Sant'Angelo

Castles in Licata

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castel Sant'Angelo
Castello di Falconara

Zoos in Licata

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fantasy Park

Train Stations in Licata

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Licata

Gas Stations in Licata

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IT #5435981785
IT #5851845361
Lukoil
Stazione di Servizio Agip Eni
Stazione di Servizio Esso
Stazione di Servizio Esso
Stazione di Servizio Giap

Banks in Licata

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Shopping Malls in Licata

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Commerciale San Giorgio
Il Porto

Gyms in Licata

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5155169227

Stadiums & Teams in Licata

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Airports Near Licata

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Agrigento-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Marano-Small Airport
Campo di Volo MedFly-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)-Small Airport
Elpifly Airfield-Small Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport
Vicari Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Licata

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Licata
Licata 1
Licata 2
Licata 3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Licata

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Sant'Angelo
Chiesa del Carmine
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine di Loreto
Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine di Sabuci
Chiesa di Don Morinello
Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Carità
Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Pietà
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Sette Spade
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Sette Spade
Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
Chiesa di San Gabriele dell'Addolorata
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Maria Tomasi
Chiesa di San Paolo
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino - Santuario della Madonna Addolorata
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
Chiesa Madonna Santissima del Quartiere
Chiesa Madre Santa Maria la Nuova
Chiesa Maria Santissima di Pompei
Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo
Sala del Regno di Licata
San Girolamo
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria la Vetere

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 Licata

What is the population of Licata?

Licata has a population of 36,537 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 84.8 square miles.

Is Licata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,525, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Licata?

Licata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

How is the job market in Licata?

The job market in Licata faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,740 business establishments in the area.

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