Oldest Cities in Sicily

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Sicily

1 Palermo 47.3

2 Catania 47.3

3 Messina 47.3

4 Siracusa 47.3

5 Marsala 47.3

6 Gela 47.3

7 Ragusa 47.3

8 Trapani 47.3

9 Caltanissetta 47.3

10 Modica 47.3

11 Bagheria 47.3

12 Mazara del Vallo 47.3

13 Vittoria 47.3

14 Acireale 47.3

15 Paternò 47.3

16 Misterbianco 47.3

17 Alcamo 47.3

18 Sciacca 47.3

19 Caltagirone 47.3

20 Licata 47.3

21 Carini 47.3

22 Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 47.3

23 Adrano 47.3

24 Canicattì 47.3

25 Agrigento 47.3

26 Mascalucia 47.3

27 Favara 47.3

28 Milazzo 47.3

29 Castelvetrano 47.3

30 Augusta 47.3

31 Partinico 47.3

32 Avola 47.3

33 Niscemi 47.3

34 Gravina di Catania 47.3

35 Comiso 47.3

36 Aci Catena 47.3

37 Giarre 47.3

38 Lentini 47.3

39 Casa Santa 47.3

40 Biancavilla 47.3

41 Enna 47.3

42 Termini Imerese 47.3

43 Palma di Montechiaro 47.3

44 Floridia 47.3

45 San Cataldo 47.3

46 San Giovanni la Punta 47.3

47 Monreale 47.3

48 Pachino 47.3

49 Rosolini 47.3

50 Misilmeri 47.3

51 Bronte 47.3

52 Villabate 47.3

53 Noto 47.3

54 Pozzallo 47.3

55 Piazza Armerina 47.3

56 Ribera 47.3

57 Aci Castello 47.3

58 Scordia 47.3

59 Porto Empedocle 47.3

60 Belpasso 47.3

61 Palagonia 47.3

62 Scicli 47.3

63 Carlentini 47.3

64 Leonforte 47.3

65 Ispica 47.3

66 Tremestieri Etneo 47.3

67 Barrafranca 47.3

68 San Leone Mosè 47.3

69 Castellammare del Golfo 47.3

70 Grammichele 47.3

71 Francofonte 47.3

72 Pedara 47.3

73 Ravanusa 47.3

74 Capo d'Orlando 47.3

75 Raffadali 47.3

76 Menfi 47.3

77 Mazzarino 47.3

78 Priolo Gargallo 47.3

79 Riposto 47.3

80 Cinisi 47.3

81 Cefalù 47.3

82 Riesi 47.3

83 Ficarazzi 47.3

84 Aci Sant'Antonio 47.3

85 Corleone 47.3

86 Belmonte Mezzagno 47.3

87 Partanna 47.3

88 Nicosia 47.3

89 Ramacca 47.3

90 Trecastagni 47.3

91 Casteldaccia 47.3

92 Campobello di Licata 47.3

93 Terrasini 47.3

94 Randazzo 47.3

95 Sant'Agata di Militello 47.3

96 Campobello di Mazara 47.3

97 Sant'Agata Li Battiati 47.3

98 Mussomeli 47.3

99 Capaci 47.3

100 Fiumefreddo Sicilia 47.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Sicily often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Palermo has a median age of 47.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Palermo's residents are over 47.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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