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Sestri Levante, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Sestri Levante is a small city in Liguria, Italy with a population of 16,963. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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16,963 Population 989/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,231 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
$23,231 median income, 11.6% unemployment

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About Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, Italy. Lying on the Mediterranean Sea, it is approximately 40 km south-east of Genoa and is set on a promontory. While nearby Portofino and the Cinque Terre are probably the best-known tourist destinations on the Italian Riviera, Sestri Levante has become popular among Italians. This once quiet fishing village has slowly turned into a tourist hotspot, developing an old and a new town.

People

Population16,963
Density989/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,231
Unemployment11.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population16,963
Population Density989 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates44.2732°, 9.3968°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.7 inches (86 cm)
Median Household Income$23,231

About Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante is a small city in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 16,963. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sestri Levante is $23,231, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,272 business establishments.

Income: Sestri Levante vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,231
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,272

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -2.3° / 12.8° 59.5
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F -1.5° / 16.4° 46.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F -0.6° / 18.7° 45.0
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 1° / 20.5° 57.5
May 14.8°C / 59°F 6.9° / 24.1° 129.0
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 11.9° / 31.3° 58.4
Jul 23.6°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.9° 46.8
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 34.3° 46.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 10° / 29.8° 65.2
Oct 15°C / 59°F 7.6° / 23.7° 106.4
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F -0.1° / 17.6° 109.7
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F -1.5° / 13.2° 92.4
Sestri Levante experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 283 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Italy avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates44.2732°N, 9.3968°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Italy avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,818 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 148 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 145 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 124 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 60 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 140 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 141 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 55 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 70 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 98 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 85 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 111 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 150 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 48 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 62 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 140 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 141 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 128 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 150 km
Jul 7, 1999 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy M4.7 119 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 113 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 137 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 123 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 107 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Sestri Levante has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sestri Levante

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare San Giovanni Bosco
Istituto comprensivo Sestri Levante
ABC School Sestri Levante
Scuola Elementare Papa Giovanni XXIII
Scuola dell'infanzia Carlo Collodi
Natta De Ambrosis
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Radio Stations near Sestri Levante

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italia Dance Music dance, electronica AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Babboleo adult contemporary, pop MP3
Babboleo Suono 1960s, 1970s MP3
RADIO NOSTALGIA LIGURIA MP3 256 kbps
Radio 19 genova, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aldebaran musica italiana, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jeans (FR) MP3

Museums in Sestri Levante

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo Cristoforo Colombo
Casermetta Museo del bosco
Centro visite Batterie
Cimitero
Ecomuseo dell'Ardesia - La Via della Pietra Nera
Galleria Rizzi
La Mecca del Videogioco
Monteghirfo: il museo etnografico
Mostra Permanente della Cultura materiale
Museo Archeologico di Chiavari
Museo Archeologico e della Città
Museo archeominerario
Museo Attilio e Cleofe Gaffoglio
Museo Casa Giannini o Museo dell'Emigrante
Museo Contadino
Museo degli orologi da torre Roberto Trebino
Museo del Merletto
Museo delle Campane-Antica fonderia Picasso
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo e Miniera Gambatesa
Museo Marinaro Gio Bono Ferrari
Museo mineralogico della Val di Vara
Museo Storico del Risorgimento
Polo museale del seminario vescovile
Sala archeologica
Territorial Museum of Valle Lagorara

Libraries in Sestri Levante

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca & Information0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Lavagna0.0
Biblioteca Civica Internazionale Città di Rapallo0.0
Biblioteca Civica Matteo Vinzoni0.0
Biblioteca civica Niccolò Cuneo0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Castiglione Chiavarese0.0
Biblioteca Corsi di Cultura per la Terza Età0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Tigullia0.0
Biblioteca della Società Economica di Chiavari0.0
Biblioteca per Bambini e Ragazzi Musica di Libri0.0
Biblioteca Popolare di Torriglia0.0
Centro di Documentazione Zucchero Amaro0.0
Framura0.0
La Millenaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Sestri Levante

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato del Pesce
Mercato Giornaliero Frutta E Verdura
Piazza UNICEF

Hotels in Sestri Levante

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Celeste
Doria
Genua
Grand Hotel dei Castelli
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi
Grande Albergo
Helvetia
Hotel 2 Mari
Hotel Jolanda
Hotel Miriam
Hotel Vis à Vis
La Scogliera
Marina

Restaurants in Sestri Levante

57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angiolina
Asia Cafe
Autogrill
Baia del Silenzio
Balin
Bar Trattoria Bousan
Besùgo
Bistro
Bistro Mare
Ca' Du Luasso
Ca'Melia
Caciosteria Umbra e...
Cantina del Polpo
Cantine Cattaneo
Capocotta
Conte Max
de Geo
Don Luigi
I Due Forni
I due gabbiani
I due gabbiani beach
Il Cigno
Il Geko beach
Il Gourmet
Il Polpino
Il Torchio
L'Albero del Pane
La Bottega Del Settembrini
La Lanterna
La Pergola dei Paggi
La Terrazza
Le Dolci Piazze
Melograno
Olimpo
Osteria da Sergio
Osteria del Pigna
Osteria La Piccola
Osteria Mattana
Pelagica
Pescheria Il calamaro fritto
Pizzeria Rini
Polpo Mario
Portobello
Previna
Punta Manara
Raieu
Rezzano
San Marco
Santapizza Pinseria
Sapori di mare
Tosi
Trattoria Turin
U Cantu
Uolli's BBQ
Verve
Yacht Club
Yugo

Cafes in Sestri Levante

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Corsaro
Bar Pippo
Bar Tabacchi La Neigra
Blu Bar
Bocchia
Café Centrale
Café de la Place
Caffè 81
Caffè dei portici
Caffè della Fiabe
Caffè Giobatta
La Bottega del Caffè
Rie Bistrot
Solea

Cinemas in Sestri Levante

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Ariston

Theatres in Sestri Levante

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Arena Conchiglia

Castles in Sestri Levante

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Corradino
Villa Matilde
Villa Sertorio

Clinics in Sestri Levante

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #226614157

Train Stations in Sestri Levante

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sestri Levante

Gas Stations in Sestri Levante

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Eni
Esso
GPL
IT #226636748
IT #4547516435
IT #5851845321
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Banks in Sestri Levante

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Carige
Banco di Chiavari e della Riviera Ligure
Banco di Chiavari e della Riviera Ligure
Carige
Deutsche Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
UniCredit Bank

Gyms in Sestri Levante

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Sestri Levante

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Ski Resorts Near Sestri Levante

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Area Scistica Zum Zeri 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo 0.0 $0
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 $0
Passo Penice 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sestri Levante

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi AirfieldMedium Airport
Piacenza San Damiano Air BaseMedium Airport
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni AirportMedium Airport
AliVara AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie di RubbianoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla BisioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie PioveraSmall Airport
Beverino AirfieldSmall Airport
Cà del Conte AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Borgotaro AlbaretoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CamporeSmall Airport
Campo di volo PloiaSmall Airport
Città di Tortona AirfieldSmall Airport
Gragnano AirfieldSmall Airport
La Torretta AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Merline AirfieldSmall Airport
Massa Cinquale Municipal AirfieldSmall Airport
Valerio Glorialanza AirfieldSmall Airport
Voghera-Rivanazzano AirfieldSmall Airport
Volare Un Po Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sestri Levante

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Studiofisio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sestri Levante

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Santa Maria di Nazareth
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Chiesa di San Nicolò dell'Isola
Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa di Sant'Eufemiano
Chiesa di Santo Stefano del Ponte
Rovine dell´oratorio di Santa Caterina
Sant’ Anna
Santuario di Cristo Re
Santuario Nostra Signora del Soccorso

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 Sestri Levante

What is the population of Sestri Levante?

Sestri Levante has a population of 16,963 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 989 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles.

Is Sestri Levante expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,231, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sestri Levante?

Sestri Levante has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sestri Levante?

The job market in Sestri Levante faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,272 business establishments in the area.

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