Info Sheet
| Name | Caltagirone |
|---|---|
| Province | Catania |
| Region | Sicily |
| Population | 35.827 |
| Density | 93pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 608m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Caltagirone
Caltagirone is a municipality of 35.827 inhabitants located in the Catania province in the Italian region of Sicily in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 93pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 608m metres above the sea level.
Caltagirone accounts for about 3.25% of the total population in the province of Catania and about 0.05945% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Caltagirone
Caltagirone showcases the Santa Maria del Monte staircase, the Regional Museum of Ceramics, and beautiful ceramic artworks.Caltagirone's history dates back to prehistoric times and is renowned for its ceramic craftsmanship, shaping its cultural identity.
Climate
Caltagirone is classified as a Climate Zone C, which means it is a fairly warm location. The local climate is characterized by short, mild winters and long, hot and dry summers. Rainfall is mostly concentrated to the winter period.
The province of Catania experiences on average 78.00 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.00 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 80.52 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Caltagirone enjoys approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 356.89 sunny days in a year.
