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San Marco Argentano, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Marco Argentano is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 2,516. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,516 Population 91/sq mi density
1,398 ft Elevation 426 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,502 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
$14,502 median income, 13.4% unemployment

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People

Population2,516
Density91/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,502
Unemployment13.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Population2,516
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates39.5573°, 16.1245°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$14,502

About San Marco Argentano

San Marco Argentano is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 2,516. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Marco Argentano is $14,502, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 189 business establishments.

Income: San Marco Argentano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,502
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Marco Argentano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates39.5573°N, 16.1245°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

685 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 M5.8 139 km
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 55 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 94 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 70 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 37 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 64 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 54 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 84 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 149 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 116 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 61 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 57 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 134 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 54 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 126 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 85 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 150 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 116 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 113 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 116 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 116 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 99 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 116 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 116 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 116 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 116 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 116 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 116 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 116 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 116 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 34 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 41 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 140 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 141 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 91 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 89 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 116 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 137 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 157 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest

San Marco Argentano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in San Marco Argentano

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schuola Primaria
Scuola
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Radio Stations near San Marco Argentano

9 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 Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 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 Marco Argentano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Casa della Cultura
Casa Museo
MAGB - Museo Arti Gusto Buonvicino
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Archeologico della città di Paola
Museo Civico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro
Museo del "Palio del Principe"
Museo del Presente
Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile
Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Etnografico
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica
Museo storico della Salina
Museo Valdese
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana
Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio

Libraries in San Marco Argentano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR0.0
Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS.0.0
Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU.0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli.0.0
Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco0.0

Restaurants in San Marco Argentano

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Oasi - Ristorante Pinseria
Le Baccanti
Ristorante Europa
Rosticceria

Cafes in San Marco Argentano

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffé e Bistro Riforma
Caffeteria, Gelateria Dolce Nepoleone

Castles in San Marco Argentano

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre Normanna

Gas Stations in San Marco Argentano

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851839981
Tamoil

Banks in San Marco Argentano

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Napoli
Banca Unicredit
Credem

Stadiums & Teams in San Marco Argentano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Marco Argentano

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Marco Argentano

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi
Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marco Argentano

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella La Benedetta
Cattedrale di San Marco Argentano
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio (di Padova)
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Longobardi
Santuario dei Santi Martiri Argentanesi

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 Marco Argentano

What is the population of San Marco Argentano?

San Marco Argentano has a population of 2,516 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

Is San Marco Argentano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,502, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Marco Argentano?

San Marco Argentano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in San Marco Argentano?

The job market in San Marco Argentano faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 189 business establishments in the area.

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