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Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Liguria · Italy
Santa Margherita Ligure is a small city in Liguria, Italy with a population of 8,428. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CClimate
| Population | 8,428 |
| Population Density | 1,992 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3346°, 9.2120° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Liguria |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,436 |
About Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure is a small city in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 8,428. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Santa Margherita Ligure vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,436 |
| 63% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 632 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Italy avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3346°N, 9.2120°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in |
Santa Margherita Ligure has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Santa Margherita Ligure
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria Scarsella | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola secondaria Vittorio G. Rossi | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Margherita Ligure
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italia Dance Music | dance, electronica | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Babboleo | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Babboleo Suono | 1960s, 1970s | MP3 | |
| RADIO NOSTALGIA LIGURIA | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio 19 | genova, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Aldebaran | musica italiana, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jeans (FR) | — | MP3 |
Museums in Santa Margherita Ligure
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa museo Cristoforo Colombo | ||||
| Casermetta Museo del bosco | ||||
| Casetta dei Filtri | ||||
| Casetta dei Filtri | ||||
| Centro visite Batterie | ||||
| Cimitero | ||||
| Collezione Wolfson | ||||
| Collezione Wolfson | ||||
| Ecomuseo dell'Ardesia - La Via della Pietra Nera | ||||
| Galleria d'Arte Moderna | ||||
| Galleria d'Arte Moderna | ||||
| Galleria Rizzi | ||||
| La Mecca del Videogioco | ||||
| Monteghirfo: il museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Chiavari | ||||
| Museo Archeologico e della Città | ||||
| Museo Attilio e Cleofe Gaffoglio | ||||
| Museo Casa Giannini o Museo dell'Emigrante | ||||
| Museo Civico Archeologico di Savignone | ||||
| Museo degli Alpini | ||||
| Museo degli orologi da torre Roberto Trebino | ||||
| Museo del contadino | ||||
| Museo del lupo | ||||
| Museo del Merletto | ||||
| Museo delle Campane-Antica fonderia Picasso | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo e Miniera Gambatesa | ||||
| Museo Giannettino Luxoro | ||||
| Museo Giannettino Luxoro | ||||
| Museo Marinaro Gio Bono Ferrari | ||||
| Museo Storico del Risorgimento | ||||
| Raccolte Frugone | ||||
| Raccolte Frugone | ||||
| Sala archeologica | ||||
| Sezione Etnologica "La stalla" |
Libraries in Santa Margherita Ligure
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Borghero (Società Missioni Africane) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Borghero (Società Missioni Africane) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica di Lavagna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Federico Campanella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Federico Campanella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Gian Luigi Lercari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Gian Luigi Lercari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Il treno di carta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Internazionale Città di Rapallo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica Niccolò Cuneo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Virgilio Brocchi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Virgilio Brocchi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale A. Saffi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale A. Saffi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Corsi di Cultura per la Terza Età | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Collegio Emiliani - Padri Somaschi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Collegio Emiliani - Padri Somaschi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Tigullia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Direzione Regionale del Lavoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Direzione Regionale del Lavoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Società Economica di Chiavari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca per Bambini e Ragazzi Musica di Libri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popolare di Torriglia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Saffi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Saffi | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di Documentazione Zucchero Amaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Servizio Bibliotecario di Biologia, Scienze della Terra e del Mare (C.S.B.- B.T.M.) | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Servizio Bibliotecario di Biologia, Scienze della Terra e del Mare (C.S.B.- B.T.M.) | 0.0 | |||||
| La Millenaria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Margherita Ligure
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Mercatino della Frutta | |||||
| Mercato del Pesce | |||||
| Mercato del Pesce | |||||
| Mercato del Pesce | |||||
| Mercato Giornaliero Frutta E Verdura | |||||
| Piazza UNICEF |
Hotels in Santa Margherita Ligure
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Margherita Ligure
59 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Margherita Ligure
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Margherita Ligure
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Santa Margherita Ligure
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Margherita Ligure
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Margherita Ligure
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Margherita Ligure
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birrificio Artana | ||||
| Birrificio Artana |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Margherita Ligure
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| La Cantera Stadium Barabino & Partners | ||
| Stadio Beppe Croce | ||
| Stadio Giacomo Carlini - Marco Bollesan |
Ski Resorts Near Santa Margherita Ligure
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Scistica Zum Zeri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Area sciistica Caldirola | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Passo Penice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Santa Margherita Ligure
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport | GOA | Large Airport |
| Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Piacenza San Damiano Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Alessandria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Piacenza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| AliLafer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| AliVara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arbuschi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Acqui Terme | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Francavilla Bisio | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Piovera | — | Small Airport |
| Beverino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cà del Conte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Borgotaro Albareto | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo Ploia | — | Small Airport |
| Città di Tortona Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gragnano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Merline Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mantovana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzana Bigli Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Valerio Glorialanza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Voghera-Rivanazzano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Margherita Ligure
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Treatment Centers in Santa Margherita Ligure
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baluardo TMA Centro Medico Diagnostico | ||
| Casa della Salute Quarto | ||
| CAU Struppa | ||
| Centro Sovrazonale Autismo | ||
| Consultorio Familiare | ||
| Laboratorio Albaro | ||
| Salute Mentale | ||
| SerT Distretto 13 | ||
| Studiofisio |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Margherita Ligure
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antico Oratorio di Nostra Signora Addolorata | |
| Cappeletta votiva | |
| Cappelletta di Sant'Antonio | |
| Chiesa dei Cappuccini | |
| Chiesa di San Lorenzo | |
| Chiesa di San Michele | |
| Chiesa di San Siro | |
| Madonna della Neve | |
| Oratorio dei Santi Bernardo e Lucia | |
| Oratorio del Suffragio e Morte | |
| Oratorio della Madonna del Suffragio | |
| S. Erasmo | |
| Santuario di Nostra Signora del Carmine | |
| Santuario di Nostra Signora della Lettera | |
| Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Margherita Ligure
What is the population of Santa Margherita Ligure?
Santa Margherita Ligure has a population of 8,428 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,992 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
Is Santa Margherita Ligure expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,436, 63% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Margherita Ligure?
Santa Margherita Ligure has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Santa Margherita Ligure?
The job market in Santa Margherita Ligure faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 632 business establishments in the area.