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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

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,918 Population 365/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,678 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
$18,678 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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About Pizzo

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

Population7,918
Density365/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,678
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population7,918
Population Density365 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates38.7526°, 16.1870°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

The median household income in Pizzo is $18,678, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 594 business establishments.

Income: Pizzo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,678
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)594

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pizzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates38.7526°N, 16.1870°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

746 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 97 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 144 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 109 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 122 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 98 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 126 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 120 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 86 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 110 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 62 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 96 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 86 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 127 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 124 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 94 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 116 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 54 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 147 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 133 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 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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Calabrese0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0
Biblioteca diocesana0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino0.0
Casa del libro antico0.0
Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud0.0

Farmers Markets in Pizzo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Mercato Coperto
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Hotels in Pizzo

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Il Borgo sul Lago
B&B Casa Angelieri
Grand Hotel Esperia
Hotel Marinella
Piccolo Grand Hotel

Restaurants in Pizzo

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

380Gradi e Oltre
Acqua Azzurra
Antica Crissa
Chili Pepper
Hedó
Hedò
Il Cappero Rosso
Il Portico
Imbiss
Le Petit Jardin
Pepe Nero
RistorAgip
Ristorante Locanda Toscano
San Domenico
Sapori Ritrovati
SPQR

Cafes in Pizzo

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antica Gelateria Belvedere
Bar Dante
Bar gelateria del centro
Bar gelateria Ercole
Carfi Bar
Il Chicco d'Oro
Moby Dick Bar
Penna
Raffaele

Castles in Pizzo

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello Murat
Rocca Angitola
Torre della Monacella

Veterinaries in Pizzo

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #4908110657

Gas Stations in Pizzo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Eni Station
Esso

Banks in Pizzo

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata
BCC
Credem
Intesa Sanpaolo

Shopping Malls in Pizzo

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Aquilone

Gyms in Pizzo

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Go fit

Stadiums & Teams in Pizzo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pizzo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium 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.

CenterTypePhone
Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale
Villa Rachele

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pizzo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

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 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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