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Varapodio, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Varapodio is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 2,223. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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2,223 Population 115/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,645 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$14,645 median income, 12.0% unemployment

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About Varapodio

Varapodio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the southern Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria.

People

Population2,223
Density115/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,645
Unemployment12.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population2,223
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates38.3163°, 15.9835°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,645

About Varapodio

Varapodio is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 2,223. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 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.

The median household income in Varapodio is $14,645, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Varapodio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,645
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Varapodio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates38.3163°N, 15.9835°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

783 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 112 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 123 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 129 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 104 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 127 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 131 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 141 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 82 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 87 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 96 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 137 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 118 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 117 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 123 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 91 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 60 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 87 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 129 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 93 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 33 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 39 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 85 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 86 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 85 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 89 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 85 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 40 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 85 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 85 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 85 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 85 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 85 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 85 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 123 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 85 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 85 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 21 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 110 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 85 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 88 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 90 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 94 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Varapodio has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Varapodio

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
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 Varapodio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci"
Casa di Corrado Alvaro
Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro
Museo Archeologico Metauros
Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso"
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Gemelli
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa
Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova
Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Tempio di San Fantino

Libraries in Varapodio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Libreria Arcadia0.0
Libreria Napoli0.0

Farmers Markets in Varapodio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato comunale

Hotels in Varapodio

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Pergola

Restaurants in Varapodio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Pergola

Gas Stations in Varapodio

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Varapodio

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Airports Near Varapodio

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Varapodio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale

Treatment Centers in Varapodio

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Ce.J.Ri.
Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl
Studio Alfa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varapodio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa parrocchiale San Nicola di Mira

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 Varapodio

What is the population of Varapodio?

Varapodio has a population of 2,223 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

Is Varapodio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,645, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Varapodio?

Varapodio 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. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Varapodio?

The job market in Varapodio faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 167 business establishments in the area.

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