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Nicastro, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Nicastro is a mid-size city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 40,000. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Nicastro
Nicastro is a town in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Since 1968 it constitutes, together with Sambiase and Sant'Eufemia Lamezia, the city of Lamezia Terme.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 40,000 |
| Population Density | 618 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9709°, 16.3129° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,741 |
About Nicastro
Nicastro is a mid-size city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 40,000. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Nicastro vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,741 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,000 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Nicastro
Nicastro has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9709°N, 16.3129°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 103 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 110 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 97 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 97 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 40 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 |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 97 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 97 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 97 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 74 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 131 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 133 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Nicastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Nicastro
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Scientifico Statale Galileo Galilei | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Economico Valentino De Fazio | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Ginnasio Statale Francesco Fiorentino | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Tommaso Campanella | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Professionale Commerciale Luigi Einaudi | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Manzoni | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare e Media Pietro Ardito | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola dell'Infanzia Nicholas Green | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Pitagora | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Maggiore Perri | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nicastro
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calabria | corigliano calabro, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Valentina | adult contemporary, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio CRT | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Movida Crotone | pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| TeleA1 | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciroma | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Nicastro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium | ||||
| Antiquarium archeologico comunale | ||||
| Biblioteca Museo A.Longo | ||||
| Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria" | ||||
| Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale" | ||||
| Mostra Permanente | ||||
| Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Lametino | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Temesa | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale | ||||
| Museo del Borgo | ||||
| Museo del Costume Regionale | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto | ||||
| Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile | ||||
| Museo della religiosità | ||||
| Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe | ||||
| Museo didattico della seta | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo KOLBE della comunicazione | ||||
| Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali | ||||
| Museo Storico Comunale | ||||
| Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri | ||||
| Raccolta di materiali sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Raccolta Signorello |
Libraries in Nicastro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Vivarium | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca diocesana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa del libro antico | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud | 0.0 | |||||
| Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nicastro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino | |||||
| Mercato |
Hotels in Nicastro
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nicastro
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nicastro
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nicastro
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nicastro
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nicastro
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nicastro
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nicastro
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nicastro
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nicastro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nicastro
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nicastro
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CPD Lamezia Terme | |
| Lamezia Terme 3 |
Treatment Centers in Nicastro
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Borgo dei Mastri | ||
| Villa Rachele |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nicastro
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa della Pietà | |
| Madonna della Spina | |
| San Domenico | |
| Santa Caterina | |
| Santa Maria Delle Grazie |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nicastro
What is the population of Nicastro?
Nicastro has a population of 40,000 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 618 people per square mile, spread across 64.7 square miles.
Is Nicastro expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,741, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Nicastro?
Nicastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nicastro?
The job market in Nicastro faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,000 business establishments in the area.