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Pantelleria, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Pantelleria is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 6,044. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
6,044 Population 176/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,766 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
$16,766 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Pantelleria

Pantelleria

Pantelleria, known in ancient times as Cossyra or Cossura, is an Italian island and comune in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 106 kilometres southwest of Sicily and 68 km (35 nmi) east of the Tunisian coast. On clear days Tunisia is visible from the island. Administratively Pantelleria's comune belongs to the Sicilian province of Trapani.

People

Population6,044
Density176/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,766
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population6,044
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates36.8284°, 11.9461°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (473 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,766

About Pantelleria

Pantelleria is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 6,044. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pantelleria is $16,766, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 453 business establishments.

Income: Pantelleria vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,766
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)453

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pantelleria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates36.8284°N, 11.9461°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 117 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 119 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 120 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 136 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 149 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 124 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 131 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 105 km
Jan 2, 2016 38 km S of Kamma, Italy M4.3 44 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 78 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 85 km
Jan 17, 2016 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy M4.2 84 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 96 km
Aug 21, 2022 6 km ESE of Sciacca, Italy M4.1 129 km
Dec 29, 1995 81 km SSW of Licata, Italy M4.1 138 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 127 km
Apr 25, 1996 80 km NNE of Lampedusa, Italy M4.1 109 km
Mar 15, 2025 19 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.0 140 km
Jun 2, 2016 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.0 78 km
Sep 14, 2012 95 km SSW of Realmonte, Italy M4.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 9 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in

Pantelleria has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pantelleria

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Pantelleria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Cappero
Museo vulcanologico

Hotels in Pantelleria

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Paris
Blue Moon Hotel
Hotel Cossyra
Hotel Khamma
Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Village Suvaki
Mursia Resort & Spa
Villaggio Punta Fram - Aurum Hotels
Yacht marina hotel

Restaurants in Pantelleria

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Zinedi
Aquamarina
Birrificio La Panteska SNC
Blu Bar
Donne Fugate
Il Cappero
La Pergola
La Risacca
Lido Shurhuq
Oxidiana
Pippo il buongustaio
Ristorante Dammuso
Ristorante Franco Castiglione
Sesiventi
Strit Fud
Trattoria "Da Pina"
Trattoria da Bice
Trattoria del porto di Castiglione Brigida
Trattoria Il Gabbiano

Cafes in Pantelleria

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe Aurora
Caffè Aurora Policardo
Goloso & Goloso
Mouna Café
Pasticceria da Giovanni

Castles in Pantelleria

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello de Pantelleria

Gas Stations in Pantelleria

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Eos s.r.l TP 061

Banks in Pantelleria

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intesa Sanpaolo
UniCredit Bank

Airports Near Pantelleria

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pantelleria AirportPNLMedium Airport

Post Offices in Pantelleria

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pantelleria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pantelleria

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
chiesa rurale di San Jacopo
Madonna delle Grazie
San Michele
San Vincenzo
San Vito
Sant'Anna
Santuario Madonna della Margana

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Pantelleria

What is the population of Pantelleria?

Pantelleria has a population of 6,044 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 34.3 square miles.

Is Pantelleria expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,766, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pantelleria?

Pantelleria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pantelleria?

The job market in Pantelleria faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 453 business establishments in the area.

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