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San Marco d'Alunzio, Italy

Sicily · Italy

San Marco d'Alunzio is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,833. Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,833 Population 500/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,623 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
$15,623 median income, 11.7% unemployment

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About San Marco d'Alunzio

San Marco d'Alunzio is a city and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, near the north coast of the island, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Palermo and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Messina.

People

Population1,833
Density500/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,623
Unemployment11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Population1,833
Population Density500 / sq mi
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Coordinates38.0726°, 14.7009°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,623

About San Marco d'Alunzio

San Marco d'Alunzio is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,833. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Marco d'Alunzio is $15,623, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: San Marco d'Alunzio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,623
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Marco d'Alunzio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates38.0726°N, 14.7009°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,078 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 94 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 119 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 108 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 136 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 49 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 97 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 92 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 54 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 122 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 60 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 105 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 43 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 74 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 81 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 65 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 85 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 93 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 83 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 119 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 142 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 83 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 78 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 108 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 91 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 95 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 91 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 43 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 91 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 137 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 91 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 91 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 91 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 91 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 91 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 91 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 108 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 91 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 91 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 115 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 43 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 45 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 51 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 70 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest

San Marco d'Alunzio has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in San Marco d'Alunzio

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Salvatore Quasimodo"
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Radio Stations near San Marco d'Alunzio

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Marco d'Alunzio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Galleria del Centenario
IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia
Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi
Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo
Museo civico Salvo Nibali
Museo comunale
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi
Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Scultura all'Aperto
Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia"
Museo La Petagna
Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra
Museo siciliano del viaggio
Pinacoteca comunale "Tono Zancanaro"

Libraries in San Marco d'Alunzio

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

Farmers Markets in San Marco d'Alunzio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato settimanale di Maletto

Restaurants in San Marco d'Alunzio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La macina

Gas Stations in San Marco d'Alunzio

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in San Marco d'Alunzio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Epica

Stadiums & Teams in San Marco d'Alunzio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Marco d'Alunzio

12 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 Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Marco d'Alunzio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
San Marco d'Alunzio

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marco d'Alunzio

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Quaranta Martiri
Chiesa dei Santi Quaranta Martiri
Chiesa del Castello
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa di San Basilio
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Salvatore
Chiesa di San Teodoro
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Santa Maria Aracoeli
Chiesa di Tutti i Santi
Chiesa Madonna Annunziata
Chiesa Maria Santissima dei Poveri
Chiesa Maria Santissima dei Poveri
Chiesa San Nicola di Bari

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 d'Alunzio

What is the population of San Marco d'Alunzio?

San Marco d'Alunzio has a population of 1,833 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 500 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is San Marco d'Alunzio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,623, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Marco d'Alunzio?

San Marco d'Alunzio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Marco d'Alunzio?

The job market in San Marco d'Alunzio faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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