Info Sheet
| Name | Ischia |
|---|---|
| Province | Naples |
| Region | Campania |
| Population | 19.625 |
| Density | 2.411pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 2m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Ischia
Ischia is a municipality of 19.625 inhabitants located in the Naples province in the Italian region of Campania in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 2.411pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 2m metres above the sea level.
Ischia accounts for about 0.64% of the total population in the province of Naples and about 0.03257% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Ischia
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples, famous for its thermal springs and spas.It also has beautiful beaches, forests, and historical attractions, such as the Aragonese Castle, the Sant’Angelo village, and the La Mortella gardens.
It was colonized by the Greeks, the Romans, the Saracens, the Normans, and the Aragonese.
Ischia was the birthplace of the poet Giacomo Leopardi and the composer Leonardo Vinci. It was also a popular destination for writers and artists, such as Truman Capote, W.H. Auden, and William Walton.
Climate
Ischia is classified as a Climate Zone C, which means it is a fairly warm location. The local climate is characterized by short, mild winters with hot and somewhat windy summers and overall little precipitation.
The province of Naples experiences on average 78.41 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.41 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 94.56 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Ischia enjoys approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 336.61 sunny days in a year.