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Polistena, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Polistena is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 9,672. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 9,672 |
| Population Density | 1,575 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4054°, 16.0733° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $16,509 |
About Polistena
Polistena is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 9,672. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Polistena vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $16,509 |
| 78% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.7% |
| 253% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 725 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4054°N, 16.0733°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 | 44 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 50 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 86 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 86 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 86 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 29 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 86 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 86 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 86 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 86 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 86 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 135 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 86 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 86 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 31 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 97 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 100 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Polistena has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in Polistena
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Primaria ''Trieste'' | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria ''Belà'' | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Polistena
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 Polistena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci" | ||||
| Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro | ||||
| Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana | ||||
| Mu.Ri. | ||||
| MuMar - Museo dei Marmi | ||||
| MuSaBa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Metauros | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Locri Epizefiri | ||||
| Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso" | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Gemelli | ||||
| Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo del Territorio | ||||
| Museo della Certosa | ||||
| Museo della Cipolla Rossa | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche | ||||
| Museo delle Torri - Mu.Ri. | ||||
| Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa | ||||
| Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova | ||||
| Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina | ||||
| Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma | ||||
| Museo Statale di Mileto | ||||
| Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Polo Museale Soriano Calabro | ||||
| Tempio di San Fantino |
Libraries in Polistena
| 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 "A. Scopelliti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio Arena" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Armando La Torre" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Serrata | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Arcadia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Napoli | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Amaduri | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Polistena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato comunale |
Hotels in Polistena
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Polistena
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Polistena
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Polistena
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Polistena
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Polistena
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Polistena
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Polistena
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Polistena
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Polistena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Polistena
5 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 |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Polistena
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Treatment Centers in Polistena
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl | ||
| Studio Alfa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polistena
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Campanile della chiesa dell'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa del Palazzo Valesise | |
| Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione | |
| Chiesa della Madonna della Catena | |
| Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie | |
| Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie | |
| Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Rosario | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Duomo di Polistena | |
| Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova | |
| Santuario di Maria Santissima dell'Itria |
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What is the population of Polistena?
Polistena has a population of 9,672 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,575 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
Is Polistena expensive to live in?
The median household income is $16,509, 78% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Polistena?
Polistena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.
How is the job market in Polistena?
The job market in Polistena faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 725 business establishments in the area.