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Saponara Marittima, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Saponara Marittima is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,594. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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1,594 Population 191/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,680 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
$17,680 median income, 13.8% unemployment

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People

Population1,594
Density191/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,680
Unemployment13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population1,594
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates38.2312°, 15.4262°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (682 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,680

About Saponara Marittima

Saponara Marittima is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,594. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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.

The median household income in Saponara Marittima is $17,680, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Saponara Marittima vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,680
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Saponara Marittima

Saponara Marittima 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 10.2° / 14.8° 117.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 91.1
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.9° 94.7
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 13.3° / 19.3° 65.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.5° 36.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 31.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 17.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.4° 30.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.8° 95.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.3° / 24° 110.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.8° 128.3
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 11.5° / 16.2° 131.2
Saponara Marittima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates38.2312°N, 15.4262°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

851 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 98 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 104 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 117 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 62 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 124 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 81 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 58 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 95 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 134 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 66 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 109 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 139 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 95 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 64 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 89 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 68 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 126 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 142 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 128 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 97 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 18 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 15 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 127 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 65 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 67 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 65 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m — 44 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 65 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 74 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 65 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 65 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 65 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 65 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 65 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 65 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 19 104 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 65 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 65 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 53 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 45 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 52 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 55 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 65 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 Marittima 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").

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Schools in Saponara Marittima

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saponara Marittima

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 Marittima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Farmacia
Antiquarium Archeologico
LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla
MuMa
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
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
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
Planetario

Libraries in Saponara Marittima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibbioteca comunale Oasi0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Stefano Tuccio0.0

Farmers Markets in Saponara Marittima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Hotels in Saponara Marittima

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Parco degli Ulivi

Restaurants in Saponara Marittima

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TORCHIO IN VILLA

Cafes in Saponara Marittima

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Le Palme
Camera Cafe'

Castles in Saponara Marittima

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Bauso

Dentists in Saponara Marittima

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio Dentistico Dott.ssa Anna Maria Di Pietro

Gyms in Saponara Marittima

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Body Temple

Stadiums & Teams in Saponara Marittima

TeamLeagueDivision
Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi"
Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina
Stadio Primo Nebiolo
Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio

Airports Near Saponara Marittima

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium 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 Marittima

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saponara Marittima

Treatment Centers in Saponara Marittima

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Marittima

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari

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 Saponara Marittima

What is the population of Saponara Marittima?

Saponara Marittima has a population of 1,594 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Saponara Marittima 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 Marittima?

Saponara Marittima 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 Marittima?

The job market in Saponara Marittima faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Villafranca Tirrena 8,124 pop · 0.9 mi Rometta Marea 4,835 pop · 0.9 mi Spadafora 4,547 pop · 2.5 mi Saponara 1,473 pop · 2.7 mi Venetico Marina 3,322 pop · 3.3 mi Torregrotta 7,324 pop · 4.6 mi Castanea delle Furie 1,888 pop · 5.6 mi Monforte San Giorgio 1,365 pop · 5.7 mi San Pier Niceto 1,703 pop · 6.4 mi Giammoro 2,382 pop · 6.8 mi Sparta' 1,315 pop · 7.3 mi Messina 219,948 pop · 7.3 mi Pace del Mela 3,376 pop · 7.4 mi Larderia 2,478 pop · 7.5 mi
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