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Tortora Marina, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Tortora Marina is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 4,884. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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4,884 Population 147/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,163 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
$15,163 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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People

Population4,884
Density147/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,163
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,884
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates39.9229°, 15.7694°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$15,163

About Tortora Marina

Tortora Marina is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 4,884. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Tortora Marina is $15,163, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 366 business establishments.

Income: Tortora Marina vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,163
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)366

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tortora Marina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates39.9229°N, 15.7694°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 108 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 95 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 22 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 94 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 73 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 95 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 21 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 109 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 134 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 58 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 90 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 102 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 33 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 27 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 51 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 71 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 138 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 124 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 95 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 135 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 131 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 135 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 135 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 142 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 135 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 135 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 135 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 135 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 135 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 135 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 135 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 135 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 84 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 80 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 136 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 140 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 135 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 151 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 155 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 171 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 175 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 182 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in

Tortora Marina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Tortora Marina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado A. Fulco
Istituto Tecnico per il Turismo Ugo Calvanese
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Radio Stations near Tortora Marina

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tortora Marina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Torre Cimalonga
MAGB - Museo Arti Gusto Buonvicino
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo Civico Etnografico di Grisolia
Museo Comunale
Museo Dac
Museo del Cedro
Museo del Peperoncino
Museo del peperoncino
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo di Blanda
Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando
Piccolo museo della marineria scaleota

Libraries in Tortora Marina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Scalea0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tortora0.0
Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro0.0
Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Tortora Marina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits and vegetables marketplase at summer
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Hotels in Tortora Marina

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Harmony
Hotel Napoleone
Hotel Senator Mediterraneo
La Tana Borgo
Residence La Pineta
Villa Mamma Rita

Restaurants in Tortora Marina

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Rustico
Il Sombrero
Mara Ranch
On the road
Pizzeria Borislav Uk
Ristorante Il Grimorio del gusto
Ristorante Pizzeria Più che uno sfizio

Cafes in Tortora Marina

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar 2000
Bar da Biagio
Bar Gran Caffè
Green Bar

Gas Stations in Tortora Marina

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IT #5853344467
Stazione di servizio Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Tortora Marina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tortora Marina

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tortora Marina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tortora Marina

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa Stella Maris
Parrocchia San Paolo Apostolo

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 Tortora Marina

What is the population of Tortora Marina?

Tortora Marina has a population of 4,884 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.

Is Tortora Marina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,163, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tortora Marina?

Tortora Marina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tortora Marina?

The job market in Tortora Marina faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 366 business establishments in the area.

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