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San Fratello, Italy

Sicily · Italy

San Fratello is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,942. Elevation: 2,215 ft (675 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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3,942 Population 606/sq mi density
2,215 ft Elevation 675 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,209 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
$13,209 median income, 14.2% unemployment

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About San Fratello

San Fratello

San Fratello, formerly San Filadelfo, is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) east of Palermo and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Messina. San Fratello borders the following municipalities: Acquedolci, Alcara li Fusi, Caronia, Cesarò, Militello Rosmarino, Sant'Agata di Militello.

People

Population3,942
Density606/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,209
Unemployment14.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population3,942
Population Density606 / sq mi
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Coordinates38.0156°, 14.5982°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,209

About San Fratello

San Fratello is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,942. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet (675 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Fratello is $13,209, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: San Fratello vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,209
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Fratello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density606/sq mi
Coordinates38.0156°N, 14.5982°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 88 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 128 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 109 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 58 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 145 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 92 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 102 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 70 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 132 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 56 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 63 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 100 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 33 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 130 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 101 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 54 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 93 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 80 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 91 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 20 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 93 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 88 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 105 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 101 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 105 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 101 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 54 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 101 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 148 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 101 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 101 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 101 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 101 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 101 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 101 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 109 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 101 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 101 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 125 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 46 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 54 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 60 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 80 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 101 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest

San Fratello has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Fratello

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado Alessandro Manzoni
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Radio Stations near San Fratello

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Fratello

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galleria del Centenario
IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia
Museo Civico
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo del carretto siciliano
Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi
Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne
Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa
Museo Della Montagna Siciliana
Museo della montagna siciliana
Museo di Scultura all'Aperto
Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia"
Museo La Petagna
Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra
Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara"
Museo siciliano del viaggio
Pinacoteca comunale "Tono Zancanaro"
Spazio espositivo rotabili storici

Libraries in San Fratello

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Centro culturale polifunzionale Antonio Librizzi0.0

Farmers Markets in San Fratello

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Semiaperto Bronte

Restaurants in San Fratello

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Passo dei Tre
Il cantuccio del cerro
Spazi Verdi

Cafes in San Fratello

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Marca Loredana

Castles in San Fratello

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Marescotto

Gas Stations in San Fratello

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in San Fratello

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Epica

Stadiums & Teams in San Fratello

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Fratello

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Fratello

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
San Fratello

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Fratello

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Battistero del Santissimo Crocifisso
Chiesa Madre Maria SS. Annunziata
Santuario dei Tre Santi

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Fratello

What is the population of San Fratello?

San Fratello has a population of 3,942 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 606 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

Is San Fratello expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,209, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Fratello?

San Fratello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Fratello?

The job market in San Fratello faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 296 business establishments in the area.

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