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San Sosti, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Sosti is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,269. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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1,269 Population 145/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,034 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
$16,034 median income, 14.7% unemployment

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About San Sosti

San Sosti is a comune in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria, southern Italy.

People

Population1,269
Density145/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,034
Unemployment14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population1,269
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates39.6588°, 16.0296°
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$16,034

About San Sosti

San Sosti is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,269. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 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 Sosti is $16,034, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: San Sosti vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,034
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Sosti 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 1,191 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

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates39.6588°N, 16.0296°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 M5.8 126 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 42 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 91 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 68 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 25 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 70 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 51 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 89 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 119 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 121 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 50 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 68 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 43 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 99 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 73 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 129 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 131 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 64 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

18 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 120 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 116 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 120 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 120 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 110 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 120 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 120 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 120 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 120 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 120 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 120 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 120 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 120 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 47 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 49 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 102 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 104 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 120 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 141 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 161 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 167 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 188 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 Sosti 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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Radio Stations near San Sosti

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 Sosti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Torre Cimalonga
Casa della Cultura
Casa Museo
MAGB - Museo Arti Gusto Buonvicino
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Civico Etnografico di Grisolia
Museo Comunale delle Icone e della Tradizione Bizantina
Museo Dac
Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro
Museo del Cedro
Museo del peperoncino
Museo del Peperoncino
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Storia dell'Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo il Nibbio
Museo il Nibbio
Museo storico della Salina
Museo Valdese
Piccolo museo della marineria scaleota
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in San Sosti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Bellusci0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Scalea0.0

Farmers Markets in San Sosti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits and vegetables marketplase at summer

Stadiums & Teams in San Sosti

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Sosti

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Sosti

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sosti

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario della Madonna del Pettoruto

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 Sosti

What is the population of San Sosti?

San Sosti has a population of 1,269 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

Is San Sosti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,034, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Sosti?

San Sosti 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 Sosti?

The job market in San Sosti faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

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