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San Basile, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Basile is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 999. Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
999 Population 17/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,545 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
$17,545 median income, 14.7% unemployment

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People

Population999
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,545
Unemployment14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Population999
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Coordinates39.8096°, 16.1633°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$17,545

About San Basile

San Basile is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 999. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Basile is $17,545, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: San Basile vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,545
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Basile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates39.8096°N, 16.1633°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

646 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 119 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 113 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 30 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 110 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 86 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 15 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 59 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 140 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 69 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 109 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 60 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 108 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 68 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 53 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 50 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 119 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 78 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 140 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 136 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 140 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 140 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 127 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 140 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 140 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 140 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 140 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 140 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 140 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 140 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 140 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 60 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 44 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 117 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 117 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 140 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 161 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 181 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 185 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

San Basile has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in San Basile

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria
Scuola Secondaria di primo Grado
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Radio Stations near San Basile

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Basile

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Ecomuseo
Ecomuseo del Pollino
Ecomuseo dell'antica Filanda Filardi
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Comunale delle Icone e della Tradizione Bizantina
museo del lupo
Museo del Telaio
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Storia dell'Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Etnico Arbëreshë
Museo Etnografico
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo il Nibbio
Museo il Nibbio
Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda
Museo storico della Salina
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in San Basile

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Bellusci0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0

Monuments in San Basile

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statua equestre di Giorgio Castriota Skanderberg

Stadiums & Teams in San Basile

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Basile

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Basile

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in San Basile

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Basile

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Monastero di Santa Maria Odigitria

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 San Basile

What is the population of San Basile?

San Basile has a population of 999 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

Is San Basile expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,545, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Basile?

San Basile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in San Basile?

The job market in San Basile faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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