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Saracena, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Saracena is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 3,469. Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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3,469 Population 58/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,187 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,187 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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About Saracena

Saracena

Saracena is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town is bordered by Altomonte, Castrovillari, Firmo, Lungro, Morano Calabro, Mormanno, Orsomarso and San Basile and is home to the Church of San Leone, a 12th-century Byzantine church. The town's patron is San Leone di Catania, who is celebrated twice a year, once in the spring, then again in late summer.

People

Population3,469
Density58/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,187
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Population3,469
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Coordinates39.7786°, 16.1591°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$14,187

About Saracena

Saracena is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 3,469. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Saracena is $14,187, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 260 business establishments.

Income: Saracena vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,187
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)260

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Saracena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates39.7786°N, 16.1591°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 116 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 116 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 32 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 108 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 17 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 59 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 84 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 106 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 137 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 67 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 60 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 111 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 66 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 52 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 77 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 146 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 148 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 82 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

18 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 137 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 133 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 137 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 124 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 137 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 137 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 137 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 137 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 137 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 137 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 137 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 56 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 43 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 113 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 114 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 137 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 158 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 178 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 185 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Saracena has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Saracena

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 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
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saracena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Ecomuseo
Ecomuseo del Pollino
Ecomuseo dell'antica Filanda Filardi
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Comunale delle Icone e della Tradizione Bizantina
museo del lupo
Museo del Telaio
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Storia dell'Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Etnico Arbëreshë
Museo Etnografico
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo il Nibbio
Museo il Nibbio
Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda
Museo storico della Salina
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in Saracena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Bellusci0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0

Restaurants in Saracena

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante Garga
Ristprante Kripta

Cafes in Saracena

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Bar
Caffetteria Buena Suerte

Cinemas in Saracena

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium degli orti Mastromarchi

Gas Stations in Saracena

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di servizio IP

Airports Near Saracena

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saracena

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Saracena

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saracena

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella della Madonna della Fiumara
Cappella di San Pietro
Cappella di Sant'Antonio
Cappella Madonna dell'Alto Cielo o Ara Coeli
Cappella Madonna della Catena
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di San Leone Vescovo
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Gamio
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Armi

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 Saracena

What is the population of Saracena?

Saracena has a population of 3,469 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

Is Saracena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,187, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Saracena?

Saracena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saracena?

The job market in Saracena faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 260 business establishments in the area.

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