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Sambiase, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Sambiase is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
20,000 Population 309/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,741 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
$18,741 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,000
Density309/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,741
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Population20,000
Population Density309 / sq mi
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Coordinates38.9667°, 16.2833°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$18,741

About Sambiase

Sambiase is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sambiase is $18,741, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,500 business establishments.

Income: Sambiase vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,741
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,500

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sambiase

Sambiase has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 1.8° / 14.9° 96.3
Feb 9.2°C / 48°F 1.7° / 16.1° 58.4
Mar 10.3°C / 50°F 3.6° / 18.3° 68.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 5.7° / 22.7° 53.2
May 16.9°C / 62°F 10° / 26.2° 49.6
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 14.6° / 33.6° 25.0
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 18.3° / 34.9° 16.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 19.6° / 35.2° 36.0
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 15.2° / 31.5° 56.6
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 26.5° 77.3
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 7.4° / 22.2° 136.6
Dec 11°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.3° 117.0
Sambiase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates38.9667°N, 16.2833°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

674 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 99 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 122 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 137 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 106 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 95 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 104 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 91 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 84 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 124 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 66 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 96 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 112 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 62 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 108 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 123 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 50 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 116 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 142 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 105 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 55 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 1,500 101 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 108 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 95 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 92 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 95 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 131 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 95 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 38 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 95 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 95 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 95 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 95 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 95 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 95 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 95 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 95 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 96 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 35 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 76 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 95 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 112 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 129 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 131 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in

Sambiase has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Sambiase

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Superiore IPA - - - -
Scuola Primaria V Circolo - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Borello Fiorentino - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Borrello-Fiorentino - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sambiase

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 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
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sambiase

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Antiquarium archeologico comunale
Biblioteca Museo A.Longo
Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria"
Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale"
Mostra Permanente
Museo Archeologico Lametino
Museo Archeologico Temesa
Museo Civico
Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale
Museo del Borgo
Museo del Costume Regionale
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile
Museo della religiosità
Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe
Museo didattico della seta
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico
Museo KOLBE della comunicazione
Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Storico Comunale
Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri
Raccolta di materiali sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana
Raccolta Signorello

Libraries in Sambiase

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro0.0
Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale0.0
Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca diocesana0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino0.0
Casa del libro antico0.0
Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud0.0
Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria0.0

Farmers Markets in Sambiase

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Mercato

Hotels in Sambiase

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ristorante La Mimosa
Il Cantagalli

Restaurants in Sambiase

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

4 Stelle
Due Nodi
Il Gelso
La barrica
O Sarracino

Cafes in Sambiase

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar della Pace
Bar Europa
Bar Fiorentino
Bar Italia
Bar Rolando
Carpe Diem
Happy Days
L'Incanto
Living Bar
Piccolo Borgo
Politeama Café
Risto Caffè Bruzia

Theatres in Sambiase

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ex teatro Grandinetti
Teatro Parco Mitotio
Teatro Politeama

Monuments in Sambiase

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busto di Francesco Fiorentino

Gas Stations in Sambiase

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Erg
Esso
Petrol Company
Tamoil
Tamoil
TotalErg

Shopping Malls in Sambiase

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agorà

Stadiums & Teams in Sambiase

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sambiase

5 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Sambiase

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pass Point
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Sambiase

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Villa Rachele

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sambiase

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Addolorata
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Chiesa di San Pancrazio
Chiesa Santa Maria del Carmine
Chiesa Santa Maria Goretti
Parrocchia Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Santuario Diocesano di Maria SS. di Porto Salvo

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 Sambiase

What is the population of Sambiase?

Sambiase has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 309 people per square mile, spread across 64.7 square miles.

Is Sambiase expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,741, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sambiase?

Sambiase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sambiase?

The job market in Sambiase faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,500 business establishments in the area.

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