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Santa Margherita di Belice, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Santa Margherita di Belice is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 6,525. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
6,525 Population 210/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,478 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
$15,478 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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About Santa Margherita di Belice

Santa Margherita di Belice

Santa Margherita di Belice is a town in the Province of Agrigento in the Italian region of Sicily.
It lies in southwest Sicily, 400 metres (1,300 ft) above sea level, near where the borders of the province of Agrigento, Province of Trapani and Province of Palermo meet. It is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of the city of Palermo, 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of the city of Agrigento and sits in the Belice valley among the rivers Belice, Senore and Carboj.

People

Population6,525
Density210/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,478
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population6,525
Population Density210 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates37.6928°, 13.0158°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,478

About Santa Margherita di Belice

Santa Margherita di Belice is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 6,525. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Santa Margherita di Belice is $15,478, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 489 business establishments.

Income: Santa Margherita di Belice vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,478
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)489

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Margherita di Belice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates37.6928°N, 13.0158°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

642 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 97 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 102 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 149 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 83 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 80 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 100 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 111 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 121 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 98 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 86 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 137 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 138 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 87 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 74 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 142 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 105 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 106 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 87 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 104 km
Jul 25, 1995 50 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 106 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 72 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 135 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 175 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in

Santa Margherita di Belice has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Margherita di Belice

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare San Giovanni Bosco
Istituto Comprensivo Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
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Radio Stations near Santa Margherita di Belice

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Margherita MP3 320 kbps
Zak Radio Sicilia mixed music, mixed programming MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cuore Trapani pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planet Music top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RCV RADIO NETWORK MP3 192 kbps
Radio 102 classic hits, hits MP3 320 kbps
Radiolina Trapani classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 104 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Margherita di Belice

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baglio Florio
Barriques Museum
Belice/Epicentro della Memoria Viva
Casa museo del Sapone
Casa Museo Francesco Scaglione
Castello di Rampinzeri
Castello Grifeo Museo Archeologico
Cave di Pietra o Purrere
Chiesa Cappuccini - museo civico etnoantropologico
Galleria Fazello
MAC - Museo Arte Contemporanea "Ludovico Corrao"
Mostra di Cimeli del Risorgimento
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Caltabellotta
Museo Arte Sacra
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo degli Argenti e dei Paramenti Sacri
Museo del Carnevale
Museo del Gattopardo
Museo del Giocattolo
Museo del Granaio Al Baglio Di Stefano
Museo del Grande Cretto di Burri
Museo del Mare
Museo del Pane Rituale
Museo della Civiltà Contadina Francesco Simanella
Museo della Memoria a Santa Margherita di Belice AG
Museo delle Sculture Tessili di Sylvie Clavel
Museo delle Trame Mediterranee
Museo di Camporeale
Museo di Gibellina - Francesco Venezia, Palazzo Di Lorenzo
Museo Etno Antropologico della terra di Zabut "Dott. Vito Gandolfo"
Museo Etno-Antropologico
Museo Etnoantropologico del Lavoro Contadino
Museo Malacologico Di Menfi
Museo Nino Cordio
Palazzo Filangeri - Cutò
Parco letterario del Gattopardo
Pinacoteca Istituzione Gianbecchina
Ruderi di Salaparuta
Segesta Archaeological Park

Libraries in Santa Margherita di Belice

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Padre Maurizio Damiani" del Convento dei Padri Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elsa Morante"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Francesco Saladino"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Calatafimi Segesta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Salaparuta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Leonardo Centonze0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Simone Corleo0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo Classico Giovanni Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca del Parco archeologico di Selinunte, Cave di Cusa e Pantelleria "Vincenzo Tusa - Aldina Cutroni"0.0
Biblioteca Empedocle0.0
Biblioteca Liceo Statale Francesco D'Aguirre0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Margherita di Belice

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Pubblico
sicilfruit

Cafes in Santa Margherita di Belice

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Amodei
bar e tabaccheria vassallo
Bar Harem
Bar Santangelo

Gas Stations in Santa Margherita di Belice

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851838966

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Margherita di Belice

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Airports Near Santa Margherita di Belice

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco AirportMedium Airport
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-BirgiTPSMedium Airport
AvioSciacca AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie BovarellaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)Small Airport
Aviosuperficie TerranovaSmall Airport
Valbelice AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Margherita di Belice

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Santa Margherita di Belice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Margherita di Belice

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocefisso
Chiesa di San Giuseppe

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 Santa Margherita di Belice

What is the population of Santa Margherita di Belice?

Santa Margherita di Belice has a population of 6,525 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.

Is Santa Margherita di Belice expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,478, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Margherita di Belice?

Santa Margherita di Belice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Margherita di Belice?

The job market in Santa Margherita di Belice faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 489 business establishments in the area.

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