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San Nicola da Crissa, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Nicola da Crissa is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,110. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,110 Population 56/sq mi density
1,699 ft Elevation 518 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,280 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,280 median income, 15.0% unemployment

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About San Nicola da Crissa

San Nicola da Crissa

San Nicola da Crissa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Vibo Valentia.

People

Population1,110
Density56/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,280
Unemployment15.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Population1,110
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Coordinates38.6635°, 16.2859°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,280

About San Nicola da Crissa

San Nicola da Crissa is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,110. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Nicola da Crissa is $14,280, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: San Nicola da Crissa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,280
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicola da Crissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 331 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates38.6635°N, 16.2859°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

727 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 109 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 121 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 129 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 111 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 137 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 125 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 95 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 74 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 109 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 118 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 91 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 140 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 137 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 143 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 126 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 143 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 141 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 67 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 78 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 104 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 76 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 82 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 94 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 93 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 94 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 118 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 94 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 19 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 94 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 94 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 94 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 94 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 94 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 94 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 94 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 94 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 64 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 69 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 108 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 94 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 106 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 119 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 119 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest

San Nicola da Crissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in San Nicola da Crissa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cittadella scolastica "Domenico Carnovale"
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Radio Stations near San Nicola da Crissa

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star 2000 AAC+ 128 kbps
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Nicola da Crissa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana
Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale"
Mostra Permanente
MuMar - Museo dei Marmi
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo contadino
Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale
Museo d'arte contemporanea - AM International
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo dell'Eremo di Monte Stella
Museo della Certosa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo della Cultura mineraria
Museo della memoria
Museo delle arti e dei mestieri
Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche
Museo didattico della seta
Museo Diocesano
Museo e conservatorio di musica popolare della Calabria
Museo Statale di Mileto
Oggetti di civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Comunale
Polo Museale Soriano Calabro
Raccolta Massara
Raccolta Signorello
Valentianum

Libraries in San Nicola da Crissa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ada SaffoSapere0.0
Biblioteca Calabrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro0.0
Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca dei Redentoristi0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale0.0
Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca per i diritti umani0.0
Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicola da Crissa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicola da Crissa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicola da Crissa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Nicola da Crissa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale
Villa Rachele

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicola da Crissa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Santa Maria Annunziata
Chiesa Santa Maria Mater Domini

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 Nicola da Crissa

What is the population of San Nicola da Crissa?

San Nicola da Crissa has a population of 1,110 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles.

Is San Nicola da Crissa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,280, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Nicola da Crissa?

San Nicola da Crissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicola da Crissa?

The job market in San Nicola da Crissa faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

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