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Motta San Giovanni, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Motta San Giovanni is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,857. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,857 Population 15/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,219 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
$19,219 median income, 13.6% unemployment

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About Motta San Giovanni

Motta San Giovanni

Motta San Giovanni is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 130 km (81 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Reggio Calabria. In antiquity it had the Greek toponym Leucopetra.

People

Population1,857
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,219
Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population1,857
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates38.0103°, 15.7126°
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$19,219

About Motta San Giovanni

Motta San Giovanni is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,857. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 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 Motta San Giovanni is $19,219, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 139 business establishments.

Income: Motta San Giovanni vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,219
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Motta San Giovanni

Motta San Giovanni has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 10.2° / 14.8° 117.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 91.1
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.9° 94.7
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 13.3° / 19.3° 65.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.5° 36.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 31.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 17.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.4° 30.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.8° 95.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.3° / 24° 110.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.8° 128.3
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 11.5° / 16.2° 131.2
Motta San Giovanni 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 1,476 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

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area127.8 sq mi (330.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates38.0103°N, 15.7126°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 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 M5.8 129 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 83 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 148 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 96 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 99 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 107 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 93 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 128 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 131 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 118 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 89 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 98 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 124 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 143 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 149 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 69 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 71 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 104 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 72 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 24 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 21 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 115 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 97 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 99 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 97 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 78 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 97 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 80 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 97 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 97 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 97 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 97 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 97 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 97 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 83 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 97 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 97 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 30 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 150 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 79 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 87 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 90 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Motta San Giovanni has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Motta San Giovanni

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria Giovanni Mallimaci
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Radio Stations near Motta San Giovanni

12 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
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Motta San Giovanni

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 cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del presepe
Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della lingua Greco Calabra Gerhard Rohlfs
Museo della sinagoga di Bova Marina
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo Diocesano
Museo Garibaldino
Museo Laboratorio delle tradizioni popolari
Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo San Paolo
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
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Libraries in Motta San Giovanni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca delle donne0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0

Farmers Markets in Motta San Giovanni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato di Sant'Orsola
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato rionale di Giostra
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Vascone
Mercato Zaera
Piazza del Popolo

Castles in Motta San Giovanni

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Sant'Aniceto

Gas Stations in Motta San Giovanni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q8

Stadiums & Teams in Motta San Giovanni

TeamLeagueDivision
Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi"
Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina
Stadio Primo Nebiolo
Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio

Airports Near Motta San Giovanni

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 Motta San Giovanni

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica
C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana
Casa di cura Villa Igea
Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L.
Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari"
Studio Pietro Colosi
Villa Salus

Churches & Religious Organizations in Motta San Giovanni

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
Chiesa di San Michele
Chiesa di Santa Caterina
San Pietro

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 Motta San Giovanni

What is the population of Motta San Giovanni?

Motta San Giovanni has a population of 1,857 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 127.8 square miles.

Is Motta San Giovanni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,219, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Motta San Giovanni?

Motta San Giovanni 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 Motta San Giovanni?

The job market in Motta San Giovanni faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 139 business establishments in the area.

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