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Platania, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Platania is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 921. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 921 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0062°, 16.3219° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,382 |
About Platania
Platania is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 921. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Platania vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,382 |
| 81% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.0% |
| 317% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 69 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0062°N, 16.3219°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 | 106 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 113 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 99 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 99 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 43 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 99 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 99 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 99 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 99 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 99 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 99 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 101 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 70 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 133 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 136 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Platania has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Platania
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calabria | corigliano calabro, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 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 | |
| Radio CRT | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Movida Crotone | pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| TeleA1 | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciroma | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Platania
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium | ||||
| Antiquarium archeologico comunale | ||||
| Biblioteca Museo A.Longo | ||||
| Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila | ||||
| Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria" | ||||
| Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale" | ||||
| Mostra Permanente | ||||
| Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Lametino | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Temesa | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale | ||||
| Museo del Borgo | ||||
| Museo del Costume Regionale | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi mestieri - sede di Dipignano | ||||
| Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto | ||||
| Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile | ||||
| Museo della religiosità | ||||
| Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe | ||||
| Museo didattico della seta | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo KOLBE della comunicazione | ||||
| Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico "Libero Gatti" | ||||
| Museo Storico Comunale | ||||
| Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri | ||||
| Raccolta di materiali sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Raccolta Signorello |
Libraries in Platania
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Guglielmo Crucitti" | 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Vivarium | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museo naturalistico Libero Gatti | 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 dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 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 | |||||
| Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Platania
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino | |||||
| Mercato |
Restaurants in Platania
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Platania
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Platania
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Platania
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Platania
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Platania
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Borgo dei Mastri | ||
| Villa Rachele |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Platania
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa dell' Immacolata | |
| Madonna del Riposo | |
| San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Statua Padre Pio |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Platania
What is the population of Platania?
Platania has a population of 921 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 64.7 square miles.
Is Platania expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,382, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Platania?
Platania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Platania?
The job market in Platania faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.