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Ponza, Italy

Lazio · Italy

Ponza is a small town in Lazio, Italy with a population of 1,831. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,831 Population 121/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,377 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
$15,377 median income, 13.9% unemployment

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About Ponza

Ponza

Ponza is a comune (municipality) of the Province of Latina in the Italian region Lazio. It comprises the four islands of the western part of the Pontine archipelago in the Gulf of Gaeta : Ponza itself, Palmarola, Zannone, and Gavi. The economy of Ponza is essentially based on fishing and summer tourism.

People

Population1,831
Density121/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,377
Unemployment13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,831
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates40.8954°, 12.9589°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLazio
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,377

About Ponza

Ponza is a small town in Italy (Lazio) with a population of 1,831. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Ponza is $15,377, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Ponza vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,377
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ponza

Ponza has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Feb (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 706 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C / 52°F 9.5° / 12.6° 92.8
Feb 10.8°C / 51°F 8.8° / 12.7° 83.2
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 10.4° / 14.3° 65.5
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 12.7° / 17.1° 44.5
May 18.1°C / 65°F 15.7° / 20.5° 34.6
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 19.7° / 25.2° 16.8
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28.4° 5.5
Aug 26°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.5° 8.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 20.7° / 25.5° 46.7
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 17.2° / 21.3° 88.2
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 14.1° / 17.4° 126.4
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 10.6° / 14° 93.1
Ponza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates40.8954°N, 12.9589°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 107 km
Jul 26, 2005 100 km SSW of Ponza, Italy M5.0 100 km
Dec 21, 1996 90 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.9 95 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 105 km
Mar 11, 2000 southern Italy M4.7 115 km
Jan 21, 1996 87 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.7 96 km
Dec 13, 1998 108 km N of Ustica, Italy M4.6 141 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 103 km
Jan 20, 2014 southern Italy M4.5 135 km
Nov 6, 1997 0 km S of Rocca Priora, Italy M4.5 98 km
Sep 19, 2004 Tyrrhenian Sea M4.5 65 km
Feb 27, 2023 90 km SSW of Anacapri, Italy M4.5 146 km
Mar 15, 2020 109 km S of Ventotene, Italy M4.4 125 km
Apr 4, 1997 1 km N of Cerreto Sannita, Italy M4.4 142 km
Jun 27, 2000 2 km SSW of Ciciliano, Italy M4.4 117 km
Oct 21, 1998 40 km SSW of Sant'Angelo, Italy M4.4 89 km
Jan 1, 2019 4 km SSW of Trasacco, Italy M4.3 123 km
Aug 6, 2009 3 km W of Casalvieri, Italy M4.2 101 km
Aug 21, 2017 4 km NNE of Casamicciola Terme, Italy M4.2 83 km
Jul 13, 2021 113 km N of Ustica, Italy M4.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 124 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 124 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 143 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ischia (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 81 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 95 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 100 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
February 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in

Ponza has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Ponza

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
50s 60s RETRO HITS 50s, 60s MP3
Radio Show Italia 103e5 adult contemporary, latina AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Onda Blu adult contemporary MP3 192 kbps
Radio volere e volare AAC 64 kbps
Radio Luna latina, soft adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Ponza

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Casa D'Atri
B&B Da Laura
Gennarino a mare
Grand'hotel Santa Domitilla
Hotel Bellavista
Hotel chiaia di luna
Hotel del Capitano
Hotel Feola
Hotel la Baia
Hotel Mari
Hotel Torre dei Borboni
Le Querce
Pensione Silvia
Piccolo Hotel Luisa
Villa Flavia

Restaurants in Ponza

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

10 Maggio
Acqua Pazza
Banchina 23
bar pizzeria rosticceria Ponzese
Bottega del sushi
Da Gerardo
Gamberi e Capperi
I sapori di casa mia
Il Pizzicotto
Il Porticciolo
Il Timone
L'aragosta
L'ossidiana
La Kambusa
La Lanterna
La locanda dell'isola
La Pergola
La Scogliera
Lo scirocco
Nautilus
Old Tom
Orerock
Oresteria by Ponza
Punta Bianca
Rifugio dei naviganti
Ristorante A casa di Assunta
Ristorante EEA
Ristorante Pizzeria Pazzaria
Trattoria Monte Guardia
Yemamaj

Cafes in Ponza

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Levante
Il Faro Caffè
Lo Chalet

Monuments in Ponza

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Ponzesi caduti durante il primo conflitto mondiale

Dentists in Ponza

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #8619096466

Bus Stations in Ponza

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #8620962504

Gas Stations in Ponza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni

Banks in Ponza

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca popolare del Cassinate
Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Airports Near Ponza

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latina Air BaseMedium Airport
ARMA AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Ali NettunoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CondorSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie DivinangeloSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly CenterSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SabaudiaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Avio Pontina FlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Pontinia EaglesSmall Airport
UFO AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ponza

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Santi Silverio e Domitilla

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 Ponza

What is the population of Ponza?

Ponza has a population of 1,831 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

Is Ponza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,377, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ponza?

Ponza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in Ponza?

The job market in Ponza faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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