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Villafranca Tirrena, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Villafranca Tirrena is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 8,124. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 8,124 |
| Population Density | 973 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2395°, 15.4389° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,670 |
About Villafranca Tirrena
Villafranca Tirrena is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 8,124. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Villafranca Tirrena vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $19,670 |
| 74% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 609 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Villafranca Tirrena
Villafranca Tirrena has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2395°N, 15.4389°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 | 17 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 15 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 129 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 64 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 64 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 64 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 73 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 64 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 64 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 64 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 64 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 64 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 105 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 64 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 64 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 52 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 45 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 52 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Villafranca Tirrena has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Villafranca Tirrena
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado “Leonardo da Vinci” | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola primaria Leonardo Sciascia | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola Primaria Guglielmo Marconi | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola primaria Giuseppe Ungaretti | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Villafranca Tirrena
10 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 Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 5 | atessa, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Empire | furci siculo, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Villafranca Tirrena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del presepe | ||||
| Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese | ||||
| MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa” | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo San Paolo | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Planetario |
Libraries in Villafranca Tirrena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villafranca Tirrena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato rionale di Giostra | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Vascone | |||||
| Mercato Zaera | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Hotels in Villafranca Tirrena
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Villafranca Tirrena
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Villafranca Tirrena
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Villafranca Tirrena
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Villafranca Tirrena
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villafranca Tirrena
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villafranca Tirrena
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Villafranca Tirrena
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Villafranca Tirrena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi" | ||
| Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina | ||
| Stadio Primo Nebiolo | ||
| Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio |
Airports Near Villafranca Tirrena
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Villafranca Tirrena
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Divieto | |
| Villafranca Tirrena |
Treatment Centers in Villafranca Tirrena
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica | ||
| C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana | ||
| Casa di cura Villa Igea | ||
| Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L. | ||
| Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari" | ||
| Studio Pietro Colosi | ||
| Villa Salus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villafranca Tirrena
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di Nostra Signora di Lourdes | |
| Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio |
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What is the population of Villafranca Tirrena?
Villafranca Tirrena has a population of 8,124 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 973 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.
Is Villafranca Tirrena expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,670, 74% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Villafranca Tirrena?
Villafranca Tirrena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.
How is the job market in Villafranca Tirrena?
The job market in Villafranca Tirrena faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 609 business establishments in the area.