Overview
The larger Trapani metropolitan area comprises 25 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 246.962 km2.
The population density is 174 inhabitants per km2, making it somewhat densely populated.
The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.05.
Trapani [formerly dead link] is a port city and the capital of Trapani province in the north-west corner of Sicily, Italy.
Trapani has a lively atmosphere due to its position as the capital and its economic activities as a port.
It has a rich history and many historical buildings have been preserved. Old traditions are cherished. Thanks to the presence of an international airport, the city with its marina and beaches is increasingly popular as a tourist destination.
The number of cruise ships calling at the city increases every year. For the individual traveler Trapani is a great base for day trips or for traveling further afield in Sicily.
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Climate
The province of Trapani receives on average 261 hours of sunshine per month, or 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.NaN This is 10.59% more than the average for Italy and 0.51% more than the average for the region of Sicily.Throughout the year, it rains on average 6.26 days per month, which is below average for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 0.44 days per month with fog and 0 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C.
In the summer, there are on average 26.86 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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name Region.NameCost of Living
The average monthly income in Trapani is around 1124.83€, which is lower than the average for Italy.The estimated cost of living is around 1111.55€ per month for an individual or 1670.2€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 636.26€ per month.
Overall, Trapani is cheap compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Trapani is around 32.64% cheaper than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Trapani is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around undefined pharmacies, 10.21 general practitioners and 22.6 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.NaNAverage life expectancy in Trapani is 81.9 years of age.
Education
Trapani has a lower-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 49.8%; and a lower-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 15.2%.NaN The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 9.6, which is lower than the national average of 10.44.NaN There are no universities in this province.
Leisure
Overall, Trapani has somewhat decent nightlife with 2.24 bars and 3.91 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Trapani is overall less safe than other Italian provinces for expats.As of 2021, there are an average of 3171.3 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants.
This is 11.83% higher than the national average.
There have been around 0.7 deadly road accidents and 13.6 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Trapani.
This is respectively 29.63% more driving accidents than average and -5.43% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 42.75% lower than average with only 40.38 cases per 100k inhabitants.
NaNReports of house thefts are 47.51% higher than average with 258.18 cases per 100k inhabitants.
NaNCases of robbery are not totally uncommon, around 9.67% higher than average with 24.28 reports per 100k inhabitants.
Trapani has a moderate crime rate. The city has struggled with mafia-related issues in the past, but this is unlikely to create any trouble for tourists or expats.
Visitors should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, particularly in crowded tourist areas and public transportation.
It is recommended to secure personal belongings, avoid isolated areas at night, and use reputable transportation services.
By staying vigilant and following common safety practices, visitors can have a pleasant and secure experience in Trapani.
Transport
Public transport in Trapani is lacking, and traffic is below average.NaNThere are on average 0.64 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 0.12km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Trapani consist of bicycle lanes.
This makes Trapani not very bike-friendly.
The old town and port is small enough to walk around. ATM (Azienda Trasporti e Mobilità) is the urban bus company, not to be confused with AST, which services the airport and the rest of Sicily.
Buses pass the ferry port, and the adjacent bus station and railway station are on the edge of the city centre.
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