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Melito di Porto Salvo, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Melito di Porto Salvo is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 9,663. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
9,663 Population 565/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,617 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,617 median income, 13.4% unemployment

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About Melito di Porto Salvo

Melito di Porto Salvo is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Reggio Calabria; and is also the southernmost municipality on the Italian Peninsula. It is part of the Bovesia Greek-speaking area of Calabria, occupying a hilly area which descends towards the Ionian Sea.

People

Population9,663
Density565/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,617
Unemployment13.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population9,663
Population Density565 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates37.9263°, 15.7499°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (682 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,617

About Melito di Porto Salvo

Melito di Porto Salvo is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 9,663. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Melito di Porto Salvo is $18,617, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 725 business establishments.

Income: Melito di Porto Salvo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,617
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)725

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Melito di Porto Salvo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density565/sq mi
Coordinates37.9263°N, 15.7499°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

678 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 139 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 75 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 104 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 108 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 102 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 135 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 116 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 135 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 145 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 139 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 108 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 127 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 133 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 98 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 114 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 78 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 114 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 78 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 100 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 82 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 34 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 31 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 109 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 107 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 109 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 107 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 86 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 107 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 87 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 107 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 107 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 107 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 107 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 107 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 75 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 107 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 33 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 69 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 87 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 95 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 99 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
February 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Melito di Porto Salvo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Melito di Porto Salvo

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 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
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Melito di Porto Salvo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canonica Dittereale
Museo Agro-Pastorale dell’Area Ellenofona
Museo Archeologico Leucopetra
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Scienze Naturali dell’Aspromonte
Museo del presepe
Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della lingua Greco Calabra Gerhard Rohlfs
Museo della sinagoga di Bova Marina
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia
Museo Diocesano
Museo Garibaldino
Museo Laboratorio delle tradizioni popolari
Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto
Museo San Paolo
National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
Planetario

Libraries in Melito di Porto Salvo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca delle donne0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0

Farmers Markets in Melito di Porto Salvo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Vascone
Piazza del Popolo

Hotels in Melito di Porto Salvo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Villaggio Turistico La Zagara

Restaurants in Melito di Porto Salvo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante Casina dei Mille

Gas Stations in Melito di Porto Salvo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di servizio Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Melito di Porto Salvo

TeamLeagueDivision
Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina
Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio

Airports Near Melito di Porto Salvo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Melito di Porto Salvo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Casa di cura Villa Igea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melito di Porto Salvo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Giuseppe

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 Melito di Porto Salvo

What is the population of Melito di Porto Salvo?

Melito di Porto Salvo has a population of 9,663 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 565 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.

Is Melito di Porto Salvo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,617, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Melito di Porto Salvo?

Melito di Porto Salvo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Melito di Porto Salvo?

The job market in Melito di Porto Salvo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 725 business establishments in the area.

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