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Sellia, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Sellia is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 480. Elevation: 1,837 ft (560 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 480 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9821°, 16.6307° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,054 |
About Sellia
Sellia is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 480. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet (560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Sellia vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,054 |
| 80% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.5% |
| 331% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9821°N, 16.6307°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 | 122 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 128 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 125 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 60 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 125 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 125 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 108 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 69 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 157 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 158 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Sellia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Sellia
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Calabria | corigliano calabro, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Valentina | adult contemporary, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio CRT | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Movida Crotone | pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| TeleA1 | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciroma | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Sellia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium | ||||
| Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila | ||||
| Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni | ||||
| Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia | ||||
| Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale" | ||||
| Mostra Permanente | ||||
| MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Scolacium | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Scolacium | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo Civico di Taverna | ||||
| Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane | ||||
| Museo del Borgo | ||||
| Museo del Costume Regionale | ||||
| Museo del frantoio | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo del Rock | ||||
| Museo dell'acqua e dell'energia | ||||
| Museo dell'arte della seta | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni | ||||
| Museo della religiosità | ||||
| Museo delle arti di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo delle Carrozze | ||||
| Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio | ||||
| Museo didattico della seta | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico "Libero Gatti" | ||||
| Museo Storico Comunale | ||||
| Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro | ||||
| Raccolta Greco | ||||
| Raccolta Signorello |
Libraries in Sellia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali | 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 Aldo Moro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Vivarium | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museo naturalistico Libero Gatti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca S. Bonaventura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sellia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato rionale di Casciolino |
Stadiums & Teams in Sellia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sellia
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | CRV | Medium Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sellia
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sellia
What is the population of Sellia?
Sellia has a population of 480 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 70.5 square miles.
Is Sellia expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,054, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sellia?
Sellia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sellia?
The job market in Sellia faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.