Sign In Register

Santa Sofia d'Epiro, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Santa Sofia d'Epiro is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,255. Elevation: 1,831 ft (558 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,255 Population 38/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,906 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,906 median income, 13.8% unemployment

Discover Santa Sofia d'Epiro, Italy

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro is an Arbëresh town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

People

Population1,255
Density38/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$12,906
Unemployment13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Population1,255
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Coordinates39.5460°, 16.3282°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.2 inches (74 cm)
Median Household Income$12,906

About Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,255. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet (558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Santa Sofia d'Epiro is $12,906, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Santa Sofia d'Epiro vs Italy

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$12,906
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -1.9° / 2.8° 141.0
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.7° 102.3
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -0.4° / 5.2° 108.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F 2° / 8.5° 84.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.8° 66.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 17.9° 39.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.4° 30.2
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21° 22.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 78.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 96.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 146.0
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.4° 156.9
Santa Sofia d'Epiro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area33.3 sq mi (86.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates39.5460°N, 16.3282°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Italy avg
Snowfall 29.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 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 M5.8 145 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 114 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 62 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 110 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 86 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 47 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 46 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 71 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 95 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 128 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 140 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 78 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 40 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 71 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 24 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 145 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 74 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 91 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 102 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 128 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 124 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 128 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 128 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 100 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 128 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 128 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 128 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 128 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 128 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 128 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 128 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 128 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 30 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 24 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 137 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 86 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 87 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 142 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 128 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 149 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 168 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in

Santa Sofia d'Epiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Santa Sofia d'Epiro

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 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

Museums in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo
La Nave della Sila
MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo)
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo all'Aperto Bilotti
Museo antropologico
Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Castello Ducale
Museo Civico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo del "Palio del Principe"
Museo del fungo liofilizzato
Museo del Mare della Riserva naturale Foce del fiume Crati
Museo del Presente
Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile
Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento
Museo della Biodiversità
Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Etnografico
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica
Museo Internazionale "Raccolta di Arte presepiale"
Museo Minimo
Museo Permanente Beato Angelo
Museo storico della Salina
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta Barracco
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR0.0
Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS.0.0
Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU.0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli.0.0
Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Acri (CS)

Restaurants in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Vemi
The Nice Place RistoPub

Gas Stations in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q8
Q8

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Sofia d'Epiro

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Biolife
Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Sofia d'Epiro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Sant'Atanasio il Grande

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Santa Sofia d'Epiro.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Sofia d'Epiro

What is the population of Santa Sofia d'Epiro?

Santa Sofia d'Epiro has a population of 1,255 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles.

Is Santa Sofia d'Epiro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,906, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Sofia d'Epiro?

Santa Sofia d'Epiro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 29.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Santa Sofia d'Epiro?

The job market in Santa Sofia d'Epiro faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Santa Sofia d'Epiro with another city: