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San Giorgio Ionico, Italy

Apulia · Italy

San Giorgio Ionico is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 14,618. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
14,618 Population 1,440/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$20,046 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
$20,046 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About San Giorgio Ionico

San Giorgio Ionico

San Giorgio Ionico is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, in the northern Salento, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy. San Giorgio Ionico was historically an Arbëreshë settlement. After the inhabitants abandoned the Albanian Greek Orthodox faith they assimilated into the local population.

People

Population14,618
Density1,440/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,046
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population14,618
Population Density1,440 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates40.4580°, 17.3803°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (548 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,046

About San Giorgio Ionico

San Giorgio Ionico is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 14,618. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Giorgio Ionico is $20,046, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,096 business establishments.

Income: San Giorgio Ionico vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$20,046
73% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,096

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Giorgio Ionico

San Giorgio Ionico has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (29°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 0.9° / 16.9° 49.0
Feb 10°C / 50°F 2.6° / 18.7° 97.1
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 3.2° / 21.6° 60.6
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 5.3° / 25.2° 51.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 10.1° / 29° 35.2
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 15.2° / 37.2° 27.4
Jul 29°C / 84°F 19.5° / 39.6° 47.1
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 20.1° / 38° 49.6
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.8° 30.2
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29° 84.6
Nov 15°C / 59°F 5.9° / 24° 89.1
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 3.5° / 18.5° 62.8
San Giorgio Ionico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density1,440/sq mi
Coordinates40.4580°N, 17.3803°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 128 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 133 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 96 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 140 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 130 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 105 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 126 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 133 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 136 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 148 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 101 km
Aug 27, 2024 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy M4.4 88 km
Jun 6, 2014 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy M4.4 126 km
Jun 22, 2006 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.4 105 km
Dec 29, 1993 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy M4.4 145 km
Mar 18, 2025 3 km NE of Potenza, Italy M4.3 132 km
Feb 18, 2025 7 km NNW of Crotone, Italy M4.3 147 km
Apr 5, 1993 3 km ESE of Avigliano, Italy M4.2 140 km
Nov 29, 1990 4 km NNW of Tortora Marina, Italy M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in

San Giorgio Ionico has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in San Giorgio Ionico

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria M.Nesca
Istituto Comprensivo Giovanni Pascoli
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Radio Stations near San Giorgio Ionico

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Antenna Sud MP3
Radio Alto Jonio - RAJ MP3
Radio Cittadella hits MP3 192 kbps
Idea Radio classic hits, hits AAC+ 36 kbps

Museums in San Giorgio Ionico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARENA CASABLANCA
Casa del Santo
Chiostro del convento di San Domenico
CRAC Puglia
Cripta del Redentore
Ex Convento dei Cappuccini
Istituto Talassografico
MAAC Centro Documentazione Archeologica e Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Masseria Lupoli
Mudi Museo Diocesano di Taranto
MUDIT -Museo degli Illustri
Museo Archeologico di Pezza Petrosa
Museo dell'olio
Museo della ceramica di Grottaglie
Museo di Storia Medioevale
Museo etnografico Alfredo Majorano
Museo Ipogeo Spartano di Taranto
Museo Meteorico - Sismico
Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale
Palazzo Carducci Artenisio
Palazzo Stola
Pinacoteca Emilio Notte

Libraries in San Giorgio Ionico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Acclavio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "G. Calò"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Gaspare Pignatelli"0.0
BIBLIOTECA COMUNALE, G. MONTELEONE0.0
Biblioteca dei Padri Gesuiti0.0
Biblioteca Michele Ciracì0.0
Biblioteca Palazzo Ducale0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale "San Carlo Borromeo"0.0
Biblioteca Pietro Gatti0.0
Biblioteca San Francesco0.0
Biblioteca San Francesco De Geronimo0.0
Libreria Athena Sas0.0
Palazzo Caniglia0.0

Farmers Markets in San Giorgio Ionico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato di Piazza Sicilia
Mercato di Piazza Sicilia
Mercato Fadini
mercato salinella
Piazza Mercato Nuova

Cafes in San Giorgio Ionico

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Menga caffè

Cinemas in San Giorgio Ionico

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casablanca Multicine

Theatres in San Giorgio Ionico

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro all'aperto. Piazza Giovanni XXIII

Castles in San Giorgio Ionico

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Conti D'Ayala Valva

Gas Stations in San Giorgio Ionico

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #537798005
Menga Petroli
Unione Gas Auto

Shopping Malls in San Giorgio Ionico

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro commerciale Pechino
China Store

Stadiums & Teams in San Giorgio Ionico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Giorgio Ionico

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
AliPuglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi AirfieldSmall Airport
ASD Salento Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Dune AirparkSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
Gallipoli Flying FieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Giorgio Ionico

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Medicina Sociale Della Riabilitazione
Ortokinesi Center - Dr. Petrocelli Guido
Osmairm
Servizi d'igiene e sanità pubblica

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Giorgio Ionico

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo
Chiesa Santi Patroni d'Italia

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 Giorgio Ionico

What is the population of San Giorgio Ionico?

San Giorgio Ionico has a population of 14,618 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,440 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is San Giorgio Ionico expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,046, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Giorgio Ionico?

San Giorgio Ionico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches.

How is the job market in San Giorgio Ionico?

The job market in San Giorgio Ionico faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,096 business establishments in the area.

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