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Paola, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Paola is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 12,649. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 12,649 |
| Population Density | 891 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3631°, 16.0369° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,334 |
About Paola
Paola is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 12,649. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Paola vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,334 |
| 73% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.7% |
| 281% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 949 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Paola
Paola has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 839 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3631°N, 16.0369°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 | 132 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 139 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 96 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 96 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 77 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 96 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 96 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 96 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 96 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 96 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 96 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 137 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 23 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 55 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 136 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Paola has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Paola
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIS "Pizzini-Pisani" | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto Comprensivo Statale "Francesco Bruno" | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo "Isidoro Gentile" | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto Professionale di Stato San Francesco - Servizi per l'Enogastronomia e l'Ospitalità Alberghiera | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Statale "G. Galilei" | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto SS Vergine di Pompei e S. Francesco di Paola | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Paola
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Balla Balla | belvedere marittimo, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Azzurra | italian pop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 kbps | |
| TeleA1 | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciroma | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nord Castrovillari | castrovillari, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SMC Radio | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Pollino | castrovillari, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Paola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo A.Longo | ||||
| Casa della Cultura | ||||
| Casa delle Culture | ||||
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta | ||||
| Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza | ||||
| Museo all'Aperto Bilotti | ||||
| Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno | ||||
| Museo Archeologico della città di Paola | ||||
| Museo Attilio e Elena Giulani Onlus | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese | ||||
| Museo Consentia Itinera | ||||
| Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri | ||||
| Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro | ||||
| Museo del "Palio del Principe" | ||||
| Museo del Fumetto | ||||
| Museo del Presente | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi mestieri - sede di Dipignano | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi Mestieri - Sede di Tessano | ||||
| Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile | ||||
| Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto | ||||
| Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Museo delle Arti e dei Mestieri | ||||
| Museo delle rimembranze | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica | ||||
| Museo KOLBE della comunicazione | ||||
| Museo Valdese | ||||
| Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio |
Libraries in Paola
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio storico diocesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Guglielmo Crucitti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nazionale di Cosenza | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagna Amica | |||||
| Mercato |
Hotels in Paola
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paola
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paola
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Paola
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Paola
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paola
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paola
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paola
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Paola
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paola
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Conca del Re Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Paola
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Biolife | ||
| Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi | ||
| Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paola
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica antica di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Basilica di San Francesco da Paola | |
| Chiesa Madonna di Montevergine | |
| Chiesa Matrice | |
| Parrocchia Santa Maria Porto Salvo Sacerdote Don Antonio Adamo i | |
| Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova | |
| Santuario di San Francesco da Paola |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Paola
What is the population of Paola?
Paola has a population of 12,649 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 891 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.
Is Paola expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,334, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Paola?
Paola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Paola?
The job market in Paola faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 949 business establishments in the area.