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Vibo Valentia, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Vibo Valentia is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 19,263. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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19,263 Population 711/sq mi density
1,562 ft Elevation 476 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$21,736 Median Income
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Overall
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,736 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Vibo Valentia

Vibo Valentia

Vibo Valentia is a city and comune (municipality) in the Italian region of Calabria, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital of the province of Vibo Valentia, and is an agricultural, commercial and tourist center. There are also several large manufacturing industries, including the tuna district of Maierato. Very important for the local economy is Vibo Marina's harbour.

People

Population19,263
Density711/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,736
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Population19,263
Population Density711 / sq mi
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Coordinates38.6762°, 16.1009°
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$21,736

About Vibo Valentia

Vibo Valentia is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 19,263. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 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 Vibo Valentia is $21,736, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,445 business establishments.

Income: Vibo Valentia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$21,736
71% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,445

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vibo Valentia

Vibo Valentia has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.9°C / 52°F 4.8° / 16.5° 71.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 5° / 17.2° 46.9
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F 6.7° / 19.4° 56.2
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 23.3° 42.2
May 18.5°C / 65°F 12.7° / 26.6° 40.8
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.3° / 33.5° 17.4
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 21.7° / 35.7° 14.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 35.3° 27.3
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 19° / 31.5° 53.3
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.1° / 27.1° 72.9
Nov 17°C / 63°F 10.7° / 23.2° 110.2
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.8° 87.0
Vibo Valentia 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 1,562 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

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates38.6762°N, 16.1009°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

828 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 94 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 107 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 113 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 134 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 131 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 99 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 99 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 102 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 59 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 79 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 131 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 98 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 129 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 134 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 87 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 77 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 55 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 110 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 127 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 65 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 72 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 78 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 77 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 78 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 103 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 78 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 3 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 78 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 78 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 78 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 78 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 78 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 78 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 78 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 78 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 61 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 69 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 111 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 78 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 90 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 104 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 104 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 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 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Vibo Valentia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Vibo Valentia

Institution Type Founded Website
Conservatorio "E. Torrefranca"" College
Istituto Italiano di Criminologia College

Schools in Vibo Valentia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Scientifico Giuseppe Berto
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Radio Stations near Vibo Valentia

10 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
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Vibo Valentia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro
Civico Museo del mare di Tropea
Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana
Mostra Antichi Mestieri di Calabria e Scienza e Tecnica
MuMar - Museo dei Marmi
Museo Archeologico Metauros
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo Civico MU.RI - Antico Oleificio
Museo contadino
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo della Certosa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche
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
Oggetti di civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Comunale
Polo Museale Soriano Calabro
Raccolta Felice Toraldo
Raccolta Massara
Valentianum

Libraries in Vibo Valentia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Calabrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio Arena"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0

Farmers Markets in Vibo Valentia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Hotels in Vibo Valentia

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Miramonte
B&b I Vecchi tempi
Hotel 501
Hotel Diavin
Hotel Il Terrazzino
Hotel Muraglie
Palazzo Ir.Ma.

Restaurants in Vibo Valentia

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fabbrica Enoteca Ristorante
Il Gazebo
Leomi
Living Burger Beer
Maca Bistrot
Osteria da Roberto
Radici
Ristorante Terravecchia
Rosso Barrique

Cafes in Vibo Valentia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Lo schiavo
Coffee Hour

Cinemas in Vibo Valentia

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Moderno

Theatres in Vibo Valentia

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale di Vibo

Monuments in Vibo Valentia

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braille
Leone
Monumento a Luigi Razza

Castles in Vibo Valentia

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Bivona

Clinics in Vibo Valentia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa dei Gerani

Dentists in Vibo Valentia

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio Dentistico Gattuso

Bus Stations in Vibo Valentia

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferrovie della Calabria
Genco
IT #314881010

Gas Stations in Vibo Valentia

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DMT Petroli
Eni
Esso
IP
Q8
Tamoil

Banks in Vibo Valentia

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UniCredit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Vibo Valentia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vibo Valentia

6 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Vibo Valentia

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Mottola Medical Center
Studio Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione - Dr. Bretti
Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vibo Valentia

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblee di Dio in Italia
Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria Immacolata-Sant’Antonio
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
Chiesa di Sant'Omobono
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca
Chiesa Madonnella
Madonna del Carmine
San Giuseppe
san Michele
Santa Maria la Nova

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 Vibo Valentia

What is the population of Vibo Valentia?

Vibo Valentia has a population of 19,263 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 711 people per square mile, spread across 27.1 square miles.

Is Vibo Valentia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,736, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vibo Valentia?

Vibo Valentia 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 Vibo Valentia?

The job market in Vibo Valentia faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,445 business establishments in the area.

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