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Parghelia, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Parghelia is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,081. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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1,081 Population 422/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,427 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$16,427 median income, 14.1% unemployment

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About Parghelia

Parghelia

Parghelia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,383 and an area of 8.0 square kilometres (3.1 mi2).

People

Population1,081
Density422/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,427
Unemployment14.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population1,081
Population Density422 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates38.6819°, 15.9208°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,427

About Parghelia

Parghelia is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,081. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Parghelia is $16,427, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 81 business establishments.

Income: Parghelia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,427
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Parghelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates38.6819°N, 15.9208°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

856 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 81 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 98 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 95 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 89 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 138 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 133 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 64 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 86 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 91 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 136 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 46 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 107 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 125 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 124 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 111 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 47 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 95 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 142 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 72 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 25 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 57 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 64 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 63 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 62 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 63 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 89 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 63 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 13 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 63 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 63 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 63 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 63 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 63 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 63 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 63 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 63 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 62 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 73 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 118 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 63 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 75 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 89 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 89 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Parghelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Parghelia

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star 2000 AAC+ 128 kbps
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 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

Museums in Parghelia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro
Civico Museo del mare di Tropea
Mostra Antichi Mestieri di Calabria e Scienza e Tecnica
Mu.Ri.
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio
Museo del Mare
Museo della Cipolla Rossa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana
Museo delle Torri - Mu.Ri.
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano di Tropea
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Museo Paleontologico
Museo parrocchiale
Museo Statale di Mileto
Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri
Raccolta Felice Toraldo
Valentianum

Libraries in Parghelia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio Arena"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0

Farmers Markets in Parghelia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Hotels in Parghelia

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Cannamele Resort
Hotel Porto Pirgos
Hotel Tirreno
Panta Rei
porto ulisse residence
Santa Lucia

Restaurants in Parghelia

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Bar Parghelia
Antica Pizzeria da Antonio
Antica Pizzeria da Antonio
Il Calabrese
Il Portale
Lido del Nonno
Lido La Grazia
Miseria e Nobiltà
Ristorante Tirreno

Cafes in Parghelia

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mille Voglie

Train Stations in Parghelia

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parghelia

Gas Stations in Parghelia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Stadiums & Teams in Parghelia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Parghelia

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Parghelia

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Mottola Medical Center
Studio Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione - Dr. Bretti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parghelia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chisea di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
Santuario della Madonna di Portosalvo

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 Parghelia

What is the population of Parghelia?

Parghelia has a population of 1,081 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 422 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Parghelia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,427, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Parghelia?

Parghelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Parghelia?

The job market in Parghelia faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

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