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Motta Sant'Anastasia, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Motta Sant'Anastasia is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 9,025. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
9,025 Population 499/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,940 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
$18,940 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,025
Density499/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,940
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Population9,025
Population Density499 / sq mi
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates37.5121°, 14.9663°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,940

About Motta Sant'Anastasia

Motta Sant'Anastasia is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 9,025. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Motta Sant'Anastasia is $18,940, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 677 business establishments.

Income: Motta Sant'Anastasia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,940
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)677

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Motta Sant'Anastasia

Motta Sant'Anastasia has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.2°C / 50°F 4.7° / 15.8° 65.0
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.2° 44.9
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.6° 41.7
Apr 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.4° 32.3
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.2° / 26.2° 17.5
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31° 11.3
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 19.2° / 34.2° 8.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.5° 9.4
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.3° 49.4
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.9° 50.9
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21° 70.8
Dec 11.7°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.9° 83.3
Motta Sant'Anastasia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates37.5121°N, 14.9663°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 147 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 48 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 111 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 119 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 145 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 120 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 85 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 93 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 150 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 138 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 78 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 145 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 115 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 47 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 137 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 76 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 126 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 102 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 104 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 105 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 98 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 91 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 42 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 144 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 147 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 144 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 99 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 144 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 144 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 144 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 144 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 144 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 144 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 144 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 48 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 144 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 144 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 115 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 18 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 26 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 99 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 109 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 126 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Motta Sant'Anastasia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Motta Sant'Anastasia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Gabriele D'Annunzio - plesso Lasea
Scuola dell'infanzia Baby Jungle
Scuola dell'infanzia Babylandia
Istituto comprensivo Gabriele D'Annunzio
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Radio Stations near Motta Sant'Anastasia

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss kiss italia MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
FM Italia adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Sud Orientale RSO MP3 96 kbps
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
FM Classic 70s, 80s MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Motta Sant'Anastasia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Casa Liberti
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea
Casa del Nespolo
Casa delle Farfalle
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Natale Beato Gabriele Maria Allegra
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Città della Scienza
Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro
Ludum Science Center
Ludum Science Center
Museo Archeologico di Lentini
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Centuripe
Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia
Museo Auto Storiche
Museo Civico Belliniano
Museo Civico Castello Normanno
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Museo civico di Adrano
Museo Civico Gaetano Savasta
Museo Civico Sebastiano Guzzone
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo d'Arte Sacra San Nicolò
Museo dei Saperi e delle Mirabilia Siciliane
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Cinema
Museo del Palmento
Museo del Presepio
Museo del Tesoro del Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Fabbrica
Museo della Memoria
Museo delle Genti dell'Etna
Museo dello Zolfo
Museo di Archeologia
Museo di Mineralogia, Petrografia e Vulcanologia
Museo di Zoologia
Museo Diocesano
Museo Emilio Greco
Museo Eredità Immateriale
Museo Paleontologico
Museo storico dello sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museo Strumenti di Scrittura
Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna
Opera dei Pupi - Turi Grasso
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Martino Fiorini - Piano nobile

Libraries in Motta Sant'Anastasia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Concetto Marchesi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Calabrò0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Sava0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca Maria Grazia Cutuli0.0
Biblioteca Metropolitana dei libri editi fuori commercio e Pinacoteca degli autoritratti e dei ritratti Nunzio Sciavarrello0.0
Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca Popolare Angelo Majorana0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Salvatore Quasimodo0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteca XXV Aprile0.0
Biblioteche riunite Civica e Antonio Ursino Recupero0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0

Farmers Markets in Motta Sant'Anastasia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fiera di Catania
La Pescheria
La Pescheria
Mercati Agro Alimentari Sicilia
Mercato del Contadino
Mercato Ittico
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato settiimanale di Adrano
Mercato Settimanale del Mercoledi
Mercato settimanale di Belpasso
Mercato settimanale di Carlentini
Mercato settimanale di Lentini
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Militello
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di Palagonia
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Mercato settimanale di Scordia
Piazza Scammacca
Piazza Scammacca

Hotels in Motta Sant'Anastasia

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Navy Lodge

Restaurants in Motta Sant'Anastasia

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

95100
Del Duca
La Locanda Donna Fortunata
Madussa Steak House
Masseria Incarrozza
Strike
Valentino

Cafes in Motta Sant'Anastasia

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Tabacco F.lli Gangemi
Chiosco Bar Belvedere
Chiosco Oasi Bar
Cook and Coffee
Enilive Cafè & Shop
Euro Chiosco
L'Amuri
Old Time

Cinemas in Motta Sant'Anastasia

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midtown 2

Castles in Motta Sant'Anastasia

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Normanno

Clinics in Motta Sant'Anastasia

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flight Line Clinic
IT #1088878273

Veterinaries in Motta Sant'Anastasia

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambulatorio veterinario Di Mauro
IT #1956593231

Gas Stations in Motta Sant'Anastasia

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cogekat
Cogekat
Enilive
Enilive
Enilive
Giap
IP
IT #9975938248

Banks in Motta Sant'Anastasia

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community Bank
Unicredit

Shopping Malls in Motta Sant'Anastasia

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nex

Stadiums & Teams in Motta Sant'Anastasia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Motta Sant'Anastasia

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperfice EloroSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-GallinaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SorvoliamoSmall Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MedFlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)Small Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Elpifly AirfieldSmall Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Priolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Rinaura AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Motta Sant'Anastasia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Motta Sant'Anastasia

Treatment Centers in Motta Sant'Anastasia

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aias
Casa di cura Lucina
Comunità terapeutica riabilitativa Major
Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato
Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato
H Clinic
Kure
Metamedica Cutelli
Villa Chiara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Motta Sant'Anastasia

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa Madre di Maria Santissima del Rosario

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 Sant'Anastasia

What is the population of Motta Sant'Anastasia?

Motta Sant'Anastasia has a population of 9,025 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 499 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Motta Sant'Anastasia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,940, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Motta Sant'Anastasia?

Motta Sant'Anastasia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Motta Sant'Anastasia?

The job market in Motta Sant'Anastasia faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 677 business establishments in the area.

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