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Tusa, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Tusa is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,948. Elevation: 2,014 ft (614 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tusa
Tusa is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Palermo and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) west of Messina. It has 2,480 inhabitants.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,948 |
| Population Density | 227 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9839°, 14.2361° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,500 |
About Tusa
Tusa is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,948. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet (614 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Tusa vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,500 |
| 77% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.2% |
| 294% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 146 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9839°N, 14.2361°W |
| 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 | 125 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 119 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 117 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 124 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 124 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 124 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 124 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 124 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 124 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 124 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 124 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 130 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 124 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 124 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 90 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 133 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 79 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 83 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Tusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Tusa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Don Milani" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tusa
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rai Radio 3 | classical, culture | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 2 | public radio, rai | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Sant'Agata | pop, sant'agata di militello | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Tusa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrale idroelettrica Catarratti | ||||
| Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali | ||||
| MACSS Museo Arte Contemporanea Sotto Sale | ||||
| Museo Ambientale dell'Abete Nebrodensis | ||||
| Museo Ambientalistico Madonita | ||||
| Museo Antiquarium Badia | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo Civico Antonio Collisani | ||||
| Museo civico della memoria nel presente | ||||
| Museo Civico di Castelbuono | ||||
| Museo Civico Pinacoteca | ||||
| Museo del Giocattolo Antico | ||||
| Museo della ceramica | ||||
| Museo della montagna siciliana | ||||
| Museo Della Montagna Siciliana | ||||
| Museo delle Armi | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e dell'amicizia fra i popoli | ||||
| Museo Mandralisca | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico Francesco Minà Palumbo | ||||
| Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara" | ||||
| Pinacoteca Gianbecchina | ||||
| Villa Sgaderi |
Libraries in Tusa
| 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 Lorenza Lombardo Giammaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Frate Umile Pintorno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Mandralisca | 0.0 |
Theatres in Tusa
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tusa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tusa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tusa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tusa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tusa
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Albatros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aquila Solitaria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Agrigento | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Marano | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vicari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tusa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tusa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tusa
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Collegio di Maria | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni | |
| Chiesa di San Giuliano | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Leonadro | |
| Chiesa di San Nicolò | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio | |
| Chiesa di Santa Caterina D'Alessandria | |
| Chiesa Madre di Maria Santissima Assunta | |
| Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tusa
What is the population of Tusa?
Tusa has a population of 1,948 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
Is Tusa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,500, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Tusa?
Tusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.
How is the job market in Tusa?
The job market in Tusa faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.