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Rosarno, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Rosarno is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 12,838. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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12,838 Population 593/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,708 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
$12,708 median income, 14.0% unemployment

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About Rosarno

Rosarno

Rosarno is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region of Calabria. It is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. Rosarno stands on a natural terrace cloaked in olive plantations and vineyards on the left bank of the river Mesima, overlooking the Gioia Tauro plain. The town is an important agricultural and commercial centre known for the production of citrus fruits, olive oil, and wines.

People

Population12,838
Density593/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,708
Unemployment14.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population12,838
Population Density593 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates38.4872°, 15.9796°
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$12,708

About Rosarno

Rosarno is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 12,838. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 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 Rosarno is $12,708, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 963 business establishments.

Income: Rosarno vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$12,708
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)963

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rosarno

Rosarno has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.9°C / 52°F 4.8° / 16.5° 71.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 5° / 17.2° 46.9
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F 6.7° / 19.4° 56.2
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 23.3° 42.2
May 18.5°C / 65°F 12.7° / 26.6° 40.8
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.3° / 33.5° 17.4
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 21.7° / 35.7° 14.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 35.3° 27.3
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 19° / 31.5° 53.3
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.1° / 27.1° 72.9
Nov 17°C / 63°F 10.7° / 23.2° 110.2
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.8° 87.0
Rosarno 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 220 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

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density593/sq mi
Coordinates38.4872°N, 15.9796°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

826 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 98 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 140 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 114 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 102 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 110 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 76 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 139 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 66 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 113 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 91 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 121 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 147 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 146 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 122 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 99 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 82 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 69 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 144 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 149 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 44 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 43 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 50 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 75 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 75 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 75 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 89 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 75 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 22 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 75 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 75 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 75 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 75 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 75 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 75 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 140 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 75 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 75 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 40 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 92 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 75 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 81 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 89 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 91 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Rosarno has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Rosarno

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo "Scopelliti-Green" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rosarno

12 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

Museums in Rosarno

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci"
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 calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso"
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Gemelli
Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio
Museo contadino
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo del Mare
Museo della Cipolla Rossa
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana
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 di Tropea
Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Museo Paleontologico
Museo parrocchiale
Museo Statale di Mileto
Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Raccolta Felice Toraldo
Tempio di San Fantino
Valentianum

Libraries in Rosarno

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
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 Antonio Renda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Libreria Arcadia0.0
Libreria Napoli0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosarno

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato comunale
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Hotels in Rosarno

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Vittoria

Restaurants in Rosarno

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medmea
Valenzise

Cafes in Rosarno

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffè
Titbit

Theatres in Rosarno

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro di Rosarno

Train Stations in Rosarno

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosarno

Bus Stations in Rosarno

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal bus - Rosarno

Gas Stations in Rosarno

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5Effe Carburanti
Eni
Esso
IP
Tamoil
Tamoil
Tamoil
Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Rosarno

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosarno

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica Airfield-Small Airport
Ali Calabria Airfield-Small Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field-Small Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rosarno

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Rosarno

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Mottola Medical Center
Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl
Studio Alfa
Studio Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione - Dr. Bretti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosarno

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Rosario
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

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 Rosarno

What is the population of Rosarno?

Rosarno has a population of 12,838 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 593 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

Is Rosarno expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,708, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rosarno?

Rosarno 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 Rosarno?

The job market in Rosarno faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 963 business establishments in the area.

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