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Sellia Marina, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Sellia Marina is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 3,867. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,867 Population 480/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,004 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
$17,004 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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About Sellia Marina

Sellia Marina is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

People

Population3,867
Density480/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,004
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population3,867
Population Density480 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates38.8860°, 16.7493°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$17,004

About Sellia Marina

Sellia Marina is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 3,867. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 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.

The median household income in Sellia Marina is $17,004, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 290 business establishments.

Income: Sellia Marina vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,004
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)290

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sellia Marina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates38.8860°N, 16.7493°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 140 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 144 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 148 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 131 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 91 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 128 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 135 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 123 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 106 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 57 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 146 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 141 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 92 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 91 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 144 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 45 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 73 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 125 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 148 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 115 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 1,500 122 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 129 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 134 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 132 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 134 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 134 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 64 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 134 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 134 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 134 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 134 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 134 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 134 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 134 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 134 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 105 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — — 60 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake — 589 80 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — — 70 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological — 1 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 134 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 149 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 164 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 164 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Sellia Marina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Sellia Marina

5 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
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sellia Marina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia
MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini
Museo Archeologico di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro
Museo Civico di Taverna
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
Museo del Costume Regionale
Museo del frantoio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Rock
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 didattico della seta
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo Naturalistico "Libero Gatti"
Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro
Raccolta Greco

Libraries in Sellia Marina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili0.0
Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Vivarium0.0
Biblioteca del Centro studi musica Sud0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Guarasci0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca del Museo naturalistico Libero Gatti0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca don Bosco0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri0.0
Biblioteca S. Bonaventura0.0
Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro0.0
Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria0.0

Farmers Markets in Sellia Marina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato rionale di Casciolino

Hotels in Sellia Marina

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Royal
Costablu Residence

Restaurants in Sellia Marina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lido Faro Blu

Gas Stations in Sellia Marina

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Sellia Marina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sellia Marina

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca 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 Sellia Marina

What is the population of Sellia Marina?

Sellia Marina has a population of 3,867 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 480 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Sellia Marina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,004, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sellia Marina?

Sellia Marina 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 Marina?

The job market in Sellia Marina faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 290 business establishments in the area.

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