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Malfa, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Malfa is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 797. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
797 Population 1/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,571 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
$19,571 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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People

Population797
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,571
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population797
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates38.5773°, 14.8360°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,571

About Malfa

Malfa is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 797. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Malfa is $19,571, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Malfa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,571
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Malfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area1,001.6 sq mi (2,594.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.5773°N, 14.8360°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 101 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 63 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 79 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 8 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 101 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 97 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 112 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 9 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 40 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 41 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 73 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 141 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 145 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 119 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 108 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 85 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 138 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 33 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 115 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 36 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 80 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 79 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 40 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 44 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 40 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 23 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 40 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 108 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 40 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 40 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 40 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 40 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 40 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 40 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 40 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 40 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 114 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 147 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 112 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lipari (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 13 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 21 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 22 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 40 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Malfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Malfa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Amerigo Vespucci"
Scuola primaria
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Radio Stations near Malfa

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Malfa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Operativo Marcello Carapezza
Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano
Museo D'Arte Sacra
Museo diffuso
Museo eoliano dell'emigrazione

Libraries in Malfa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Cafarella0.0

Hotels in Malfa

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Punta Scario
Hotel Ravesi
Hotel Santa Isabel
Hotel Signum
La Locanda del Postino
Principe di Salina

Restaurants in Malfa

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A'Lumeredda
Agriturismo Al Cappero
Al Cucuncio
La Pinnata del Monsù
Trattoria A Quadara

Cafes in Malfa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar
Irish Caffè

Clinics in Malfa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guardia medica

Dentists in Malfa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio Dentistico Zampogna

Gas Stations in Malfa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #6738085485

Stadiums & Teams in Malfa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Malfa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport

Post Offices in Malfa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malfa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell’Immacolata
Chiesa di Sant'Onofrio
Parrocchia San Lorenzo Martire

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 Malfa

What is the population of Malfa?

Malfa has a population of 797 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,001.6 square miles.

Is Malfa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,571, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Malfa?

Malfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in Malfa?

The job market in Malfa faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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