Pizzo, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Pizzo is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 7,918. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pizzo
Pizzo, also called Pizzo Calabro, is a seaport and comune in the province of Vibo Valentia, situated on a steep cliff overlooking the Gulf of Saint Euphemia.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 7,918 |
| Population Density | 365 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7526°, 16.1870° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.2 inches (944 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,678 |
About Pizzo
Pizzo is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 7,918. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Pizzo vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,678 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.3% |
| 297% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 594 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7526°N, 16.1870°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 | 77 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 84 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 85 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 85 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 14 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 85 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 85 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 85 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 85 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 85 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 85 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 85 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 71 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 101 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 113 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 113 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Pizzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Pizzo
10 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 | |
| Radio Valentina | adult contemporary, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Pizzo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro | ||||
| Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria" | ||||
| Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana | ||||
| Mostra Permanente | ||||
| MuMar - Museo dei Marmi | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Lametino | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi | ||||
| Museo contadino | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini | ||||
| Museo della Certosa | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria | ||||
| Museo delle arti e dei mestieri | ||||
| Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Statale di Mileto | ||||
| Museo Storico Comunale | ||||
| Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri | ||||
| Pinacoteca Comunale | ||||
| Polo Museale Soriano Calabro | ||||
| Raccolta Massara | ||||
| Valentianum |
Libraries in Pizzo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Calabrese | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Serrata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei Cappuccini | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca diocesana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa del libro antico | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pizzo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino | |||||
| Mercato Coperto | |||||
| Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí | |||||
| Monday Market |
Hotels in Pizzo
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pizzo
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pizzo
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pizzo
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pizzo
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pizzo
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pizzo
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pizzo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pizzo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pizzo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pizzo
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pizzo
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale | ||
| Villa Rachele |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pizzo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa del'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco e San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa Matrice di San Giorgio | |
| Church Piedigrotta | |
| Parrocchia Risurrezione di Gesù |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pizzo
What is the population of Pizzo?
Pizzo has a population of 7,918 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 365 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.
Is Pizzo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,678, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Pizzo?
Pizzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.
How is the job market in Pizzo?
The job market in Pizzo faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 594 business establishments in the area.
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