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Ricadi, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Ricadi is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 574. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
574 Population 66/sq mi density
932 ft Elevation 284 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,939 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
$15,939 median income, 13.5% unemployment

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People

Population574
Density66/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,939
Unemployment13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Population574
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates38.6252°, 15.8667°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,939

About Ricadi

Ricadi is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 574. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 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.

The median household income in Ricadi is $15,939, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Ricadi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,939
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ricadi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates38.6252°N, 15.8667°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

865 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 81 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 93 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 96 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 140 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 146 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 92 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 61 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 81 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 95 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 47 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 130 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 115 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 129 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 68 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 108 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 92 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 126 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 146 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 50 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 56 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 60 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 59 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 60 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 82 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 60 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 18 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 60 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 60 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 60 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 60 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 60 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 60 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 60 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 60 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 56 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 81 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 126 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 60 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 70 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 83 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 83 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
February 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Ricadi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ricadi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Ricadi
Istituto Comprensivo A. Pagano
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Radio Stations near Ricadi

9 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

Museums in Ricadi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro
Civico Museo del mare di Tropea
Mostra Antichi Mestieri di Calabria e Scienza e Tecnica
Mu.Ri.
Museo Archeologico Metauros
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo Civico
Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio
Museo della Cipolla Rossa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana
Museo delle Torri - Mu.Ri.
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano di Tropea
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Museo Paleontologico
Museo parrocchiale
Museo Statale di Mileto
Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri
Raccolta Felice Toraldo
Tempio di San Fantino
Valentianum

Libraries in Ricadi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio Arena"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0

Hotels in Ricadi

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Ciccio Sul Mare
Hotel Ipomea Club
Hotel Royal
Hotel Sciaron
Park Hotel
Pineta Petto Bianco
Residence Villaggio Smedile
Scoglio della Galea Village
Sunshine Club Hotel
Villaggio Baia D'Ercole
Villaggio Marina Del Capo
Villaggio Santa Maria

Restaurants in Ricadi

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Ristorante Lido La Baia Del Corsaro
Ristorante da Barbone
Ristorante Hotel "Mercurio sul Mare"
Ristorante Paradise
Ristorante Peppino

Train Stations in Ricadi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ex Stazione FS - Coccorino

Gas Stations in Ricadi

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Energas
Esso
Q8

Stadiums & Teams in Ricadi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ricadi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ricadi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Ricadi

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Mottola Medical Center
Studio Alfa
Studio Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione - Dr. Bretti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ricadi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
chiesa di San Martino Vescovo
Chiesa di San Mercurio
Maria Santissima Lauretana

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 Ricadi

What is the population of Ricadi?

Ricadi has a population of 574 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

Is Ricadi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,939, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ricadi?

Ricadi 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 Ricadi?

The job market in Ricadi faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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