Tropea, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Tropea is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 6,489. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tropea
Tropea is a resort town in the province of Vibo Valentia, in the Italian region of Calabria. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia. It has 5,661 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,489 |
| Population Density | 2,535 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6745°, 15.8951° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Tropea
Tropea is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 6,489. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6745°N, 15.8951°E |
| 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 | 56 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 63 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 61 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 61 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 61 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 15 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 61 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 61 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 61 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 61 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 61 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 61 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 61 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 61 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 61 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 120 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 61 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 86 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 87 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Tropea has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in Tropea
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Primaria Giovanni Paolo II | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tropea
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Star 2000 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Promoradio Network | adult contemporary, reggio calabria | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Venere | corsano, italian pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Medua | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gioiosa Marina | adult contemporary, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tropea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro | ||||
| Civico Museo del mare di Tropea | ||||
| Mostra Antichi Mestieri di Calabria e Scienza e Tecnica | ||||
| Mu.Ri. | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Metauros | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi | ||||
| Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio | ||||
| Museo della Cipolla Rossa | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Museo delle Torri - Mu.Ri. | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Tropea | ||||
| Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma | ||||
| Museo Paleontologico | ||||
| Museo parrocchiale | ||||
| Museo Statale di Mileto | ||||
| Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri | ||||
| Raccolta Felice Toraldo | ||||
| Valentianum |
Libraries in Tropea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio Arena" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Serrata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tropea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí | |||||
| Monday Market |
Hotels in Tropea
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tropea
60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tropea
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tropea
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tropea
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tropea
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tropea
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tropea
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tropea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tropea
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tropea
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PostAle | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| QuiPoste |
Treatment Centers in Tropea
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Don Mottola Medical Center | ||
| Studio Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione - Dr. Bretti |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tropea
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale di Maria Santissima di Romania | |
| Chiesa del Gesù | |
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù | |
| Chiesa del Santo Rosario | |
| Chiesa dell'Annunziata | |
| Chiesa dell'Immacolata in San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa della nostra Signora del Carmelo | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore | |
| Chiesa di San Michele (delle Anime del Purgatorio) | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola alla Marina | |
| Chiesa di Santa Caterina | |
| Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Convento Frati Minori La Sanità | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Michelizia | |
| Santa Maria dell'Isola | |
| Santa Maria dell'Isola |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropea
What is the population of Tropea?
Tropea has a population of 6,489 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 2,535 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tropea?
Tropea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.
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