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Linguaglossa, Italy
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Linguaglossa is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 5,234. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Linguaglossa
Linguaglossa is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, located on the northern side of Mount Etna where there is also a ski resort with view on the Ionian Sea. It was founded on a lava stream in 1566. The name literally means 'Tongue Tongue', with lingua and γλῶσσα being respectively the Latin and Greek words for 'tongue', but actually derives from lingua grossa, short for grossa lingua di lava 'a big tongue of lava'.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 5,234 |
| Population Density | 123 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8424°, 15.1377° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.2 inches (94 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $16,801 |
About Linguaglossa
Linguaglossa is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 5,234. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 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.
Income: Linguaglossa vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $16,801 |
| 78% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.7% |
| 253% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8424°N, 15.1377°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 60 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 53 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 80 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 106 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 123 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 106 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 106 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 106 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 106 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 106 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 66 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 106 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 106 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 84 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 27 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 16 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 64 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 74 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Linguaglossa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Linguaglossa
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto comprensivo Santo Calì - plesso Principessa di Piemonte | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Santo Calì - plesso Pietro Scuderi | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Santo Calì - plesso Sant'Antonino | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Santo Calì - plesso Luigi Pirandello | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Michele Amari-Luigi Rizzo-Edoardo Pantano di Giarre-Riposto - plesso di Linguaglossa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Linguaglossa
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 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 Linguaglossa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea | ||||
| Collezione Giovani Panarello | ||||
| Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari" | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi | ||||
| Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo dei Vangeli | ||||
| Museo del Carretto Siciliano | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del Palmento | ||||
| Museo del Presepio | ||||
| Museo dell' Emigrazione | ||||
| Museo dell'Etna | ||||
| Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo delle Genti dell'Etna | ||||
| Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia | ||||
| Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna | ||||
| Palazzo Corvaja | ||||
| Palazzo Livoti | ||||
| Palazzo Martino Fiorini - Piano nobile |
Libraries in Linguaglossa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Durante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Maria Grazia Cutuli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato | 0.0 | |||||
| L'agorà | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Linguaglossa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Comunale |
Hotels in Linguaglossa
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Linguaglossa
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Linguaglossa
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Linguaglossa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Linguaglossa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Linguaglossa
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Linguaglossa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Linguaglossa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Linguaglossa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Linguaglossa
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Linguaglossa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Linguaglossa |
Treatment Centers in Linguaglossa
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aias | ||
| Villa Chiara |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Linguaglossa
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa dei Santi Antonio e Vito | |
| Chiesa del Calvario | |
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa dell'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata | |
| Chiesa di Gesù e Maria | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Egidio | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie |
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What is the population of Linguaglossa?
Linguaglossa has a population of 5,234 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles.
Is Linguaglossa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $16,801, 78% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Linguaglossa?
Linguaglossa 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 Linguaglossa?
The job market in Linguaglossa faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 393 business establishments in the area.