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Sortino, Italy
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Sortino is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 8,532. Elevation: 1,437 ft (438 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sortino
Sortino is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It is located in the Anapo river valley.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 8,532 |
| Population Density | 211 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1588°, 15.0300° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (518 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,176 |
About Sortino
Sortino is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 8,532. The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet (438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Sortino vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,176 |
| 76% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.9% |
| 286% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 640 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sortino
Sortino has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1588°N, 15.0300°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 129 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 122 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 3 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 39 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 139 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 50 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 136 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 16 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 64 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 139 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 148 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in |
Sortino has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Sortino
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore di Palazzolo Acreide - plesso di Sortino | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Gaetano Mario Columba - plesso Alessandro Specchi | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Gaetano Mario Columba - plesso Pantalica | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Gaetano Mario Columba - plesso di Viale Mario Giardino | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Gaetano Mario Columba | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sortino
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss kiss italia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Italia | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Sud Orientale RSO | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| FM Classic | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 |
Museums in Sortino
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Antonino Uccello | ||||
| Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e dei Mestieri | ||||
| La Casa del '900 | ||||
| Museo Antropologico di Testa dell’Acqua | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Lentini | ||||
| Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica | ||||
| Museo Civico d'Arte Contemporanea | ||||
| Museo Civico Sebastiano Guzzone | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra San Nicolò | ||||
| Museo dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia | ||||
| Museo del Tesoro del Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella | ||||
| Museo dell'Informatica Funzionante | ||||
| Museo della Piazzaforte | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico Solarino | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Nunzio Bruno | ||||
| Museo Francesco Lombardo | ||||
| Parco Storico Lucia Migliaccio | ||||
| Tecnoparco Archimede |
Libraries in Sortino
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Agnello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di quartiere Belvedere | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di quartiere Cassibile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popolare Angelo Majorana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca XXV Aprile | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sortino
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercatino di Via Giarre | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato quindicinale di Cassibile | |||||
| Mercato quindicinale di Palazzolo Acreide | |||||
| Mercato rionale Sacro Cuore | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Augusta | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Avola | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Belvedere | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Carlentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Francofonte | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Lentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Melilli | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Militello | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Priolo Gargallo | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Scordia | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Solarino | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Sortino |
Restaurants in Sortino
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sortino
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sortino
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sortino
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sortino
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sortino
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sortino
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sortino
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperfice Eloro | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | - | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sortino
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sortino |
Treatment Centers in Sortino
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sortino
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Purgatorio | |
| Chiesa dell'Addolorata | |
| Chiesa dell'Annunziata | |
| Chiesa della Natività di Maria | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | |
| Chiesa di Santa Sofia |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sortino?
Sortino has a population of 8,532 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.
Is Sortino expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,176, 76% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sortino?
Sortino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.
How is the job market in Sortino?
The job market in Sortino faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 640 business establishments in the area.