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Pettineo, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Pettineo is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,362. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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1,362 Population 159/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,051 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,051 median income, 14.6% unemployment

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About Pettineo

Pettineo

Pettineo is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Palermo and about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Messina.

People

Population1,362
Density159/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,051
Unemployment14.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population1,362
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates37.9679°, 14.2912°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,051

About Pettineo

Pettineo is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,362. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pettineo is $14,051, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Pettineo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,051
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pettineo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates37.9679°N, 14.2912°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,015 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 69 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 145 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 125 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 75 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 74 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 58 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 89 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 122 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 37 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 132 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 81 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 7 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 115 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 112 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 102 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 32 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 73 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 61 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 150 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 91 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 1,500 121 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 115 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 113 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 122 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 125 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 122 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 76 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 122 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 122 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 122 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 122 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 122 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 122 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 125 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 122 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 85 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 129 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 67 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 76 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 81 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 101 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 122 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Pettineo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pettineo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Luigi Pirandello"
Scuola primaria di Pettineo
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Radio Stations near Pettineo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore MP3
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Pettineo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centrale idroelettrica Catarratti
Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali
MACSS Museo Arte Contemporanea Sotto Sale
Museo Antiquarium Badia
Museo Archeologico
Museo Civico Antonio Collisani
Museo civico della memoria nel presente
Museo Civico di Castelbuono
Museo Civico Pinacoteca
Museo della ceramica
Museo Della Montagna Siciliana
Museo della montagna siciliana
Museo delle Armi
Museo Etnoantropologico
Museo Etnoantropologico e dell'amicizia fra i popoli
Museo Naturalistico Francesco Minà Palumbo
Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara"
Pinacoteca Gianbecchina
Villa Sgaderi

Libraries in Pettineo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Lorenza Lombardo Giammaria0.0
Biblioteca Frate Umile Pintorno0.0

Castles in Pettineo

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Migaido
Turre ri Miaito

Gas Stations in Pettineo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Pettineo

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Airports Near Pettineo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pettineo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pettineo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pettineo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Pietà
Chiesa di Sant'Oliva
Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Pettineo

What is the population of Pettineo?

Pettineo has a population of 1,362 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Pettineo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,051, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pettineo?

Pettineo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pettineo?

The job market in Pettineo faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

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