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Maratea, Italy
Basilicate · Italy
Maratea is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,715. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maratea
Maratea is an Italian town and comune of Basilicata, in the province of Potenza. It is the only comune of the region on the Tyrrhenian coast, and is known as "the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian". Owing to the considerable number of its churches and chapels it has also been described as "the town with 44 churches". It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 2,715 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9993°, 15.7154° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Basilicate |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,345 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.7 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,822 |
About Maratea
Maratea is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,715. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Maratea vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $18,822 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 204 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9993°N, 15.7154°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 | - | 141 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 142 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 141 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 141 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 141 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 142 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 141 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 141 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 141 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 141 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 141 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 141 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 88 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 142 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 162 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 174 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 181 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Maratea has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Maratea
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Primaria Statale S. Giovanni Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Alberghiero | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maratea
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Balla Balla | belvedere marittimo, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Azzurra | italian pop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Color | hits, musica italiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nord Castrovillari | castrovillari, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SMC Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Pollino | castrovillari, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Digiesse | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Maratea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium di Torre Cimalonga | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna | ||||
| MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce | ||||
| MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano | ||||
| MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Rivello | ||||
| Museo Comunale | ||||
| Museo di Blanda | ||||
| Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre | ||||
| Museo Etnografico | ||||
| Museo In Cammino | ||||
| Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando | ||||
| Piccolo museo della marineria scaleota |
Libraries in Maratea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Scalea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tortora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maratea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables marketplase at summer | |||||
| Mercatino dei prodotti tipici | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale | |||||
| Mercato settimanale (sabato) |
Hotels in Maratea
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maratea
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maratea
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Maratea
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Maratea
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Maratea
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maratea
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Maratea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maratea
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altavillafly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino) | - | Small Airport |
| Conca del Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi da Peppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pantano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maratea
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica di San Biagio | |
| Chesa dell' Addolorata | |
| Chiesa dell'Annunziata | |
| Chiesa dell'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario | |
| Chiesetta di San Vito | |
| Madonna degli Ulivi | |
| Madonna delle Grazie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
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What is the population of Maratea?
Maratea has a population of 2,715 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.
Is Maratea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,822, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Maratea?
Maratea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Maratea?
The job market in Maratea faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 204 business establishments in the area.