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Petilia Policastro, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Petilia Policastro is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 5,704. Elevation: 1,430 ft (436 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,704 Population 86/sq mi density
1,430 ft Elevation 436 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,233 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
$15,233 median income, 12.8% unemployment

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About Petilia Policastro

Petilia Policastro

Petilia Policastro is a comune and town in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.

People

Population5,704
Density86/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,233
Unemployment12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Population5,704
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Coordinates39.1129°, 16.7817°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,233

About Petilia Policastro

Petilia Policastro is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 5,704. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet (436 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Petilia Policastro is $15,233, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 428 business establishments.

Income: Petilia Policastro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,233
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)428

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Petilia Policastro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area66.6 sq mi (172.6 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates39.1129°N, 16.7817°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

516 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 123 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 145 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 108 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 66 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 126 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 110 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 141 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 115 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 32 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 133 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 128 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 139 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 101 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 59 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 55 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 143 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 92 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 136 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 101 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 1,500 141 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 148 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 140 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 138 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 140 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 140 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 79 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 140 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 140 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 140 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 140 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 140 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 140 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 140 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 140 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 128 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — — 47 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake — 589 56 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — — 95 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological — 1 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 140 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 158 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 175 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Petilia Policastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Petilia Policastro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Petilia Policastro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia
MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo Civico di Taverna
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Rock
Museo dell'acqua e dell'energia
Museo dell'arte della seta
Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina
Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo delle arti di Catanzaro
Museo delle Carrozze
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo demologico dell'economia, del lavoro e della storia sociale silana
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro
Muzé
Raccolta Greco
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in Petilia Policastro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri0.0
Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro0.0
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Petilia Policastro

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo La Basiliana

Gas Stations in Petilia Policastro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni

Stadiums & Teams in Petilia Policastro

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Airports Near Petilia Policastro

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Conca del Re Airfield—Small Airport
Franca Airfield—Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Petilia Policastro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petilia Policastro

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Matrice
Convento Santuario della Santa Spina
Gesù Risorto
San Francesco di Paola
Santa Maria Maggiore
Santissima Annunziata
Santuario della Santa Spina

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 Petilia Policastro

What is the population of Petilia Policastro?

Petilia Policastro has a population of 5,704 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 66.6 square miles.

Is Petilia Policastro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,233, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petilia Policastro?

Petilia Policastro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

How is the job market in Petilia Policastro?

The job market in Petilia Policastro faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 428 business establishments in the area.

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