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Marcedusa, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Marcedusa is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 425. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
425 Population 3/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,323 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
$12,323 median income, 14.5% unemployment

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People

Population425
Density3/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,323
Unemployment14.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population425
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates39.0268°, 16.8361°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,323

About Marcedusa

Marcedusa is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 425. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Marcedusa is $12,323, which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Marcedusa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$12,323
84% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Marcedusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area125.2 sq mi (324.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates39.0268°N, 16.8361°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 146 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 134 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 133 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 119 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 75 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 123 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 144 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 114 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 42 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 143 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 137 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 97 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 102 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 45 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 148 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 68 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 136 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 131 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 101 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 143 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 1,500 138 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 145 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 143 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 141 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 143 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 143 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 77 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 143 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 143 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 143 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 143 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 143 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 143 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 143 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 143 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 122 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 56 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 67 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 88 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 143 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 160 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 176 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Marcedusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Marcedusa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Marcedusa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia
MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
Museo del frantoio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Rock
Museo dell'acqua e dell'energia
Museo dell'arte della seta
Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina
Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo delle Carrozze
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo demologico dell'economia, del lavoro e della storia sociale silana
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Raccolta Greco
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in Marcedusa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri0.0
Biblioteca S. Bonaventura0.0

Farmers Markets in Marcedusa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato rionale di Casciolino

Stadiums & Teams in Marcedusa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marcedusa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcedusa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sant'Andrea apostolo

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 Marcedusa

What is the population of Marcedusa?

Marcedusa has a population of 425 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 125.2 square miles.

Is Marcedusa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,323, 84% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Marcedusa?

Marcedusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

How is the job market in Marcedusa?

The job market in Marcedusa faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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