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Scandale, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Scandale is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 2,866. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,866 Population 138/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,372 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,372 median income, 14.8% unemployment

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About Scandale

Scandale

Scandale is a town and comune in the province of Crotone, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

People

Population2,866
Density138/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,372
Unemployment14.8%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population2,866
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates39.1234°, 16.9619°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,372

About Scandale

Scandale is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 2,866. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Scandale is $15,372, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 215 business establishments.

Income: Scandale vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,372
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)215

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Scandale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates39.1234°N, 16.9619°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

448 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 132 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 117 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 65 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 141 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 125 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 129 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 35 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 146 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 140 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 73 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 107 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 45 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 116 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 105 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 70 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 146 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 146 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 109 km
Apr 15, 2015 53 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.5 137 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 92 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 137 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 61 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 62 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 102 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 145 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 30,000 126 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 70 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 156 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 173 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 189 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Scandale has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Scandale

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Scandale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Torre Nao
MACK - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Krotone
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico di Capo Colonna
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo Civico Demologico
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo di Pitagora
Museo Diocesano
Museo Geo-Paleontologico di Vrica-Stuni
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Muzé
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in Scandale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Scandale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Mercato dei Portici "La Piazzetta"
Mercato Rionale

Hotels in Scandale

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo La Valle del Biologico Rota
Agriturismo Leonida

Stadiums & Teams in Scandale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scandale

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

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 Scandale

What is the population of Scandale?

Scandale has a population of 2,866 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Scandale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,372, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Scandale?

Scandale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

How is the job market in Scandale?

The job market in Scandale faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 215 business establishments in the area.

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