Info Sheet
| Name | Scilla |
|---|---|
| Province | Reggio Calabria |
| Region | Calabria |
| Population | 4.528 |
| Density | 103pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 72m m |
| Climate Zone | B |
About Scilla
Scilla is a municipality of 4.528 inhabitants located in the Reggio Calabria province in the Italian region of Calabria in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 103pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 72m metres above the sea level.
Scilla accounts for about 0.83% of the total population in the province of Reggio Calabria and about 0.00751% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Scilla
Scilla is a coastal town in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. It is located on a peninsula that forms a natural harbor, and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is a popular tourist destination, famous for its beach, its castle, and its fishing village.Scilla is also the site of the mythical Scylla, a sea monster that terrorized the sailors who passed through the Strait of Messina. According to legend, Scylla was a beautiful nymph who was transformed into a monster by the sorceress Circe. Scilla has a statue and a fountain dedicated to Scylla, as well as a museum that displays the history and the culture of the town.
Scilla was founded by the Greeks and was part of the colony of Rhegium. It was named after the Greek city of Scylla, which was located on the opposite side of the strait.
It was ruled by the Romans, who made it a naval base, the Byzantines, who fortified it against the Saracen attacks, the Normans, who built the castle, the Angevins, who faced a rebellion by the Sicilian Vespers, the Aragonese, who improved the harbor, and the Bourbons, who made it a fishing center. It was part of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Climate
Scilla is classified as a Climate Zone B, which means it is one of the warmest and sunniest locations in Italy. 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 Reggio Calabria experiences on average 104.50 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 93.00 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Scilla enjoys approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 344.72 sunny days in a year.
