All Countries
Macchia, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Macchia is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 543. Elevation: 2,700 ft (823 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Macchia, 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.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 543 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5055°, 16.4230° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29.2 inches (74 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $16,338 |
About Macchia
Macchia is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Macchia vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $16,338 |
| 78% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Macchia
Macchia has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Area | 101.7 sq mi (263.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5055°N, 16.4230°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 131 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 131 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 98 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 131 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 131 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 131 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 131 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 131 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 19 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 140 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 171 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Macchia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near Macchia
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Balla Balla | belvedere marittimo, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calabria | corigliano calabro, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio CRT | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Movida Crotone | pop | MP3 256 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 | |
| Radio Pollino | castrovillari, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Macchia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa delle Culture | ||||
| Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta | ||||
| Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza | ||||
| La Nave della Sila | ||||
| MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo) | ||||
| Museo all'Aperto Bilotti | ||||
| Museo antropologico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide | ||||
| Museo Attilio e Elena Giulani Onlus | ||||
| Museo Castello Ducale | ||||
| Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese | ||||
| Museo Consentia Itinera | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri | ||||
| Museo del "Palio del Principe" | ||||
| Museo del Fumetto | ||||
| Museo del fungo liofilizzato | ||||
| Museo del Mare della Riserva naturale Foce del fiume Crati | ||||
| Museo del Presente | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi Mestieri - Sede di Tessano | ||||
| Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile | ||||
| Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento | ||||
| Museo dell’Artigianato silano e della Difesa del suolo | ||||
| Museo della Biodiversità | ||||
| Museo della Liquirizia | ||||
| Museo delle Arti e dei Mestieri | ||||
| Museo delle rimembranze | ||||
| Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Diocesano e del Codex | ||||
| Museo Etnografico | ||||
| Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica | ||||
| Museo Internazionale "Raccolta di Arte presepiale" | ||||
| Museo Minimo | ||||
| Museo Permanente Beato Angelo | ||||
| Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese | ||||
| Raccolta Barracco | ||||
| Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana |
Libraries in Macchia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio storico diocesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci» | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Minnicelli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nazionale di Cosenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Macchia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagna Amica | |||||
| Mercato Acri (CS) | |||||
| Mercato Itiico |
Restaurants in Macchia
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Macchia
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Macchia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Macchia
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | CRV | Medium Airport |
| Conca del Re Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Policoro Saline Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Macchia
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Biolife | ||
| Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi |
Quick Facts
🇮🇹 About Italy
Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Macchia.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Macchia
What is the population of Macchia?
Macchia has a population of 543 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 101.7 square miles.
Is Macchia expensive to live in?
The median household income is $16,338, 78% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Macchia?
Macchia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 29.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Macchia?
The job market in Macchia faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.