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Santa Venerina, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Santa Venerina is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 1,106 ft (337 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,000 Population 641/sq mi density
1,106 ft Elevation 337 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,346 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
$17,346 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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About Santa Venerina

Santa Venerina

Santa Venerina is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Catania.

People

Population5,000
Density641/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,346
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Population5,000
Population Density641 / sq mi
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Coordinates37.6910°, 15.1388°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,346

About Santa Venerina

Santa Venerina is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet (337 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Santa Venerina is $17,346, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 375 business establishments.

Income: Santa Venerina vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,346
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)375

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Venerina

Santa Venerina has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 603 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 97.2
Santa Venerina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates37.6910°N, 15.1388°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

785 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 148 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 51 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 95 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 123 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 101 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 110 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 145 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 104 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 87 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 118 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 133 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 138 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 134 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 137 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 89 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 103 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 49 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 83 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 115 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 59 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 73 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 66 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 63 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 122 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 126 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 122 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 80 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 122 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 136 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 122 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 122 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 122 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 122 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 122 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 51 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 122 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 91 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 14 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 81 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 91 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 106 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Santa Venerina has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 39°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santa Venerina

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Santa Venerina
Istituto comprensivo Santa Venerina - plesso di Bongiardo
Istituto comprensivo Santa Venerina - plesso di Via Volta
Istituto comprensivo Santa Venerina - plesso di Badia
Istituto comprensivo Santa Venerina - plesso di Dagala del Re
Scuola dell'infanzia Bambino Gesù
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Radio Stations near Santa Venerina

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Milazzo adult contemporary, milazzo MP3 192 kbps
RadioReload.it contemporary, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 5 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Empire furci siculo, news MP3

Museums in Santa Venerina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Casa Liberti
Antiquarium Museo Archeologico
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea
Casa del Nespolo
Casa delle Farfalle
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Natale Beato Gabriele Maria Allegra
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Città della Scienza
Collezione Giovani Panarello
Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro
Ludum Science Center
Ludum Science Center
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos
Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi
Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia
Museo Auto Storiche
Museo Civico Belliniano
Museo Civico Castello Normanno
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo
Museo Civico Gaetano Savasta
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei Saperi e delle Mirabilia Siciliane
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Cinema
Museo del Palmento
Museo del Presepio
Museo dell' Emigrazione
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Fabbrica
Museo della Memoria
Museo delle Genti dell'Etna
Museo dello Zolfo
Museo di Archeologia
Museo di Mineralogia, Petrografia e Vulcanologia
Museo di Zoologia
Museo Diocesano
Museo Emilio Greco
Museo Eredità Immateriale
Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia
Museo Paleontologico
Museo storico dello sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museo Strumenti di Scrittura
Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna
Opera dei Pupi - Turi Grasso
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Corvaja
Palazzo Martino Fiorini - Piano nobile

Libraries in Santa Venerina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Concetto Marchesi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Durante0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Calabrò0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Sava0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello0.0
Biblioteca Maria Grazia Cutuli0.0
Biblioteca Metropolitana dei libri editi fuori commercio e Pinacoteca degli autoritratti e dei ritratti Nunzio Sciavarrello0.0
Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteche riunite Civica e Antonio Ursino Recupero0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
L'agorà0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Venerina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fiera di Catania
La Pescheria
La Pescheria
Mercato Comunale
Mercato del Contadino
Mercato Ittico
Mercato Settimanale del Mercoledi
Mercato settimanale di Belpasso
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Piazza Scammacca
Piazza Scammacca

Restaurants in Santa Venerina

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antica Pizzeria Napoletana
I Russò
La Bisteccona
La Golosona
La Mansarda
La Rocca della Rosa
N' dà Calata

Cafes in Santa Venerina

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Zagara
Bar Saint Tropez
Enilive Cafè & Shop
Roma Cafè
Tano Kafè

Theatres in Santa Venerina

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Eliseo

Gas Stations in Santa Venerina

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enilive
Giap
IP

Banks in Santa Venerina

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Venerina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Venerina

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-GallinaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SorvoliamoSmall Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)Small Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Rinaura AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Venerina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Santa Venerina

Treatment Centers in Santa Venerina

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aias
Casa di cura Lucina
Comunità terapeutica riabilitativa Major
Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato
H Clinic
Kure
Metamedica Cutelli
Villa Chiara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Venerina

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Chiesa della Madonna del Buon Consiglio
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Carmelo
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata
Chiesa di San Mauro Abate
Chiesa di Santa Venera

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 Venerina

What is the population of Santa Venerina?

Santa Venerina has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 641 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Santa Venerina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,346, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Venerina?

Santa Venerina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Venerina?

The job market in Santa Venerina faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 375 business establishments in the area.

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