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Saponara, Italy
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Saponara is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,473. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Saponara
Saponara is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Messina.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,473 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1924°, 15.4344° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,680 |
About Saponara
Saponara is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,473. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Saponara vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,680 |
| 76% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.8% |
| 283% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Saponara
Saponara has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1924°N, 15.4344°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 18 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 13 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 123 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 69 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 69 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 47 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 77 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 69 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 69 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 69 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 69 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 99 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 69 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 69 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 51 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 48 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 55 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Saponara has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Saponara
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria "Giovanni Verga" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Luigi Capuana" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saponara
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 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 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Saponara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| Antica Filanda | ||||
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Leucopetra | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del presepe | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese | ||||
| MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa” | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo San Paolo | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo | ||||
| Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Planetario |
Libraries in Saponara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saponara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato rionale di Giostra | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Vascone | |||||
| Mercato Zaera | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Gas Stations in Saponara
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Saponara
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saponara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi" | ||
| Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina | ||
| Stadio Primo Nebiolo | ||
| Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio |
Airports Near Saponara
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saponara
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Saponara |
Treatment Centers in Saponara
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica | ||
| C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana | ||
| Casa di cura Villa Igea | ||
| Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L. | ||
| Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari" | ||
| Studio Pietro Colosi | ||
| Villa Salus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saponara
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa ex conventuale dell'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa Madre di San Nicola |
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What is the population of Saponara?
Saponara has a population of 1,473 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 22.1 square miles.
Is Saponara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,680, 76% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Saponara?
Saponara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.
How is the job market in Saponara?
The job market in Saponara faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.