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Salaparuta, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Salaparuta is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,698. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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1,698 Population 55/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,732 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,732 median income, 14.5% unemployment

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About Salaparuta

Salaparuta

Salaparuta is a town and comune in South-Western Sicily, Italy, in the valley of the Belice river, administratively part of the province of Trapani.

People

Population1,698
Density55/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,732
Unemployment14.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population1,698
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates37.7569°, 13.0098°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,732

About Salaparuta

Salaparuta is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,698. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Salaparuta is $14,732, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 127 business establishments.

Income: Salaparuta vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,732
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salaparuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates37.7569°N, 13.0098°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 92 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 97 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 145 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 109 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 94 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 117 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 83 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 73 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 135 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 132 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 98 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 84 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 141 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 73 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 80 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 100 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 81 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 101 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 98 km
Feb 20, 2023 62 km WNW of Leni, Italy M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 101 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 78 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 140 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 175 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 185 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in

Salaparuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Salaparuta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola
Scuola
Scuola
Istituto Comprensivo "G. Palumbo"
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Radio Stations near Salaparuta

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Margherita MP3 320 kbps
Zak Radio Sicilia mixed music, mixed programming MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cuore Trapani pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planet Music top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RCV RADIO NETWORK MP3 192 kbps
Radio 102 classic hits, hits MP3 320 kbps
Radiolina Trapani classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 104 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salaparuta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baglio Florio
Barriques Museum
Basilica di Maria Santissima Assunta
Belice/Epicentro della Memoria Viva
Casa museo del Sapone
Castello di Rampinzeri
Castello Grifeo Museo Archeologico
Cave di Pietra o Purrere
centro polifunzionale
Galleria Fazello
MAC - Museo Arte Contemporanea "Ludovico Corrao"
Mostra di Cimeli del Risorgimento
Museo Antiquarium Case D’Alia
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Caltabellotta
Museo Arte Sacra
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo d'arte sacra Basilica Santa Maria Assunta
Museo degli Argenti e dei Paramenti Sacri
Museo degli Strumenti Musicali Multietnici
Museo del Carnevale
Museo del Gattopardo
Museo del Giocattolo
Museo del Granaio Al Baglio Di Stefano
Museo del Grande Cretto di Burri
Museo del Pane Rituale
Museo della Civiltà Contadina Francesco Simanella
Museo della Memoria a Santa Margherita di Belice AG
Museo delle Sculture Tessili di Sylvie Clavel
Museo delle Trame Mediterranee
Museo di Camporeale
Museo di Gibellina - Francesco Venezia, Palazzo Di Lorenzo
Museo Etnico, Agricolo, Pastorale e Artigianale
Museo Etno Antropologico della terra di Zabut "Dott. Vito Gandolfo"
Museo Etno-Antropologico
Museo Etnoantropologico del Lavoro Contadino
Museo Malacologico Di Menfi
Museo Nino Cordio
Palazzo Filangeri - Cutò
Parco letterario del Gattopardo
Pinacoteca Istituzione Gianbecchina
Ruderi di Salaparuta
Segesta Archaeological Park

Libraries in Salaparuta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Padre Maurizio Damiani" del Convento dei Padri Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elsa Morante"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Francesco Saladino"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Calatafimi Segesta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Salaparuta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Leonardo Centonze0.0
Biblioteca comunale Sebastiano Bagolino0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Simone Corleo0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo Classico Giovanni Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca del Parco archeologico di Selinunte, Cave di Cusa e Pantelleria "Vincenzo Tusa - Aldina Cutroni"0.0
Biblioteca Empedocle0.0
Biblioteca Liceo Statale Francesco D'Aguirre0.0

Farmers Markets in Salaparuta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Pubblico
sicilfruit

Hotels in Salaparuta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants in Salaparuta

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lo Stagno
Ristorante-Pizzeria #DoppioZero

Theatres in Salaparuta

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium Nick La Rocca

Stadiums & Teams in Salaparuta

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Airports Near Salaparuta

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco AirportMedium Airport
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-BirgiTPSMedium Airport
AvioSciacca AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie BovarellaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)Small Airport
Aviosuperficie TerranovaSmall Airport
Valbelice AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Salaparuta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Salaparuta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salaparuta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa della Ss.ma Trinità
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Caterina Vergine e Martire

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 Salaparuta

What is the population of Salaparuta?

Salaparuta has a population of 1,698 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.

Is Salaparuta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,732, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Salaparuta?

Salaparuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.

How is the job market in Salaparuta?

The job market in Salaparuta faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 127 business establishments in the area.

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