Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
533
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
10300
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
32600
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Sicilia
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
72
/ 36
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm sunny summers; moderate rain and ample sunshine; occasional snowfall.
Corleone
Sicilia
Rural town known for its historical Mafia ties, cultural rejuvenation, and community activities.
Summary
Located 70 kilometers south of Palermo, Corleone is nestled in a picturesque rural valley, recognized for its compelling historical context. Once known primarily for its Mafia connections, the town is shifting focus towards cultural rejuvenation, with the CIDMA (Anti-Mafia Museum) serving as a poignant reminder of its past and the ongoing fight against organized crime. This museum features impactful photography that vividly illustrates the social consequences of Mafia violence.
For expatriates and retirees, Corleone presents a blend of local traditions and emerging cultural activities, including events designed to engage youth in community life. While the town boasts a vibrant main street filled with cafes and shops echoing its Mafia narrative, it faces challenges, particularly in healthcare access, and an average internet speed that may not satisfy all expats. Nonetheless, its serene setting and active local community make Corleone an intriguing destination in Sicily.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and appreciate.
– Serene environment away from bustling tourist crowds.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Accessible healthcare services, though quality varies.
– Scenic landscapes and nature for outdoor enthusiasts.
– Growing local markets and traditional Italian cuisine.
– Affordable living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Quaint town atmosphere fostering a close-knit community.
– Limited public transport, encouraging exploration on foot.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Limited public transport options for exploring surrounding areas.
– Job opportunities are scarce, increasing economic pressure.
– Average internet speed may frustrate remote workers.
– Air quality ratings suggest suboptimal conditions at times.
– Local amenities may not cater to all expat preferences.
– Education facilities may lack resources for non-Italian speakers.
– Unemployment rate slightly higher than national average.
– Infrastructure improvements are needed for better connectivity.
– Small-town life may feel isolating for some newcomers.
Corleone Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
10300
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
32600
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
15700
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
6723 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Falcone Borsellino (Palermo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
74min(s)
Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is located in Cinisi, about 35 km northwest of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Italy. It is the second largest airport on the island, handling over 8 million passengers annually. The airport primarily serves destinations across Europe and offers seasonal flights to New York City. Notable airlines include Aeroitalia, Ryanair, and Volotea, indicating a strong focus on budget-friendly travel options.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Birgi (Trapani)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
79min(s)
Trapani-Birgi Airport (Vincenzo Florio Airport) is situated between Trapani and Marsala, on the western coast of Sicily. It primarily serves as a low-cost hub with connections to various European destinations, including major cities such as Rome, Venice, and Naples. The airport is a key point for travellers heading to and from Sicily, offering both regular and seasonal routes mainly through Ryanair, with destinations including London, Manchester, and Milan, amongst others.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Catania Fontanarossa (Catania)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
133min(s)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is situated in Sicily, Italy, and serves as a significant air travel hub in the Mediterranean. This airport facilitates connections to numerous European cities such as Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, and London, with key routes including Catania to Rome, one of Italy’s busiest. Notably, it accommodates low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, making it accessible for budget travellers and providing direct flights to leisure destinations. Recent terminal expansions enhance passenger experience, although the airport experienced a temporary disruption in July 2023 due to a fire in the terminal.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cammarata-San Giovanni Gemini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
52min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cammarata-San Giovanni Gemini includes key rail connections primarily run by Trenitalia. The station serves the regional lines connecting to notable destinations such as Palermo and Agrigento. Trains travel to Palermo Centrale with an average of about 12 departures per day, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes for the journey. This frequency indicates that there are trains roughly every 1-2 hours throughout the day. Currently, only regional trains operate from this station; there are no high-speed train services available at this location.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Ficarazzi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
55min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Ficarazzi includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: Primarily serves regional lines connecting to Palermo and other nearby locations.
– **Key Destinations**:
– *Palermo Centrale*: 11 minutes, with 25 trains per day.
– *Bagheria*: 3 minutes, 22 trains per day.
– *Acireale*: 4 hours 19 minutes, 18 trains per day.
– **Train Operators**: Mainly Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of Departures**:
– Frequencies include approximately 25 trains daily to Palermo, around 22 to Bagheria, and other destinations varying from 11 to 18 trains per day.
– **High-Speed/Regional**: The station is served by regional trains only, with no high-speed services.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gallitello
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
55min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gallitello encompasses various regional train lines operated primarily by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane. The station connects to key destinations such as Potenza and Avigliano, with additional routes leading towards larger hubs in the region. Departures from Gallitello generally occur frequently throughout the day, approximately every 30 minutes, contributing to effective local transport links. The station features regional trains predominantly, with no direct high-speed services currently available.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
19
Bars
1
Cafes
0
Cinemas
1
Dentists
1
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
1
Health Clinics
8
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
21
Libraries
2
Museums
2
Parks
1
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
35
Shopping Centres
1
Supermarkets
18
Spas
6
Beach
Name
Anti Stab.Bagni (Lido Olimpo)
Driving Distance
56mins
Water Quality Rating
4 - Poor
Mountain Resort
Name
Piano Battaglia
Driving Distance
127mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
38
Nearest Hospital Name
Dei Bianchi
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
2
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP PALERMO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicily, the local healthcare system demonstrates average performance across key indicators compared to national levels, suggesting moderate efficiency. Hospital care is notably underwhelming. Cardiac care includes reasonable post-heart attack readmission rates, while handling of severe heart conditions could be improved. Orthopaedic response to fractures falls below expectations. Cancer treatment benefits from advanced surgical techniques, and post-operative recovery times are commendably brief. Heart failure cases show positive outcomes regarding readmissions, reflecting adequate management. While certain areas showcase strengths, there is room for improvement in others for those considering healthcare quality as a critical relocation criterion.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
18
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
3
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
100.226
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
835
Median
1142
Third Quartile
1449
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Bottom 20%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Corleone, nestled in Italy, enjoys a climate characterized by mild winters and warm, sunny summers. The town experiences occasional snowfall but largely benefits from a predominance of clear skies throughout the year, contributing to an ample amount of sunshine. Temperatures range from mild to comfortably hot, which supports outdoor activities and leisure for much of the year. The rainfall is moderate, sufficiently nourishing the lush landscapes without causing significant disruptions to daily life. This climate makes Corleone an attractive destination for those looking to enjoy a temperate weather pattern in a picturesque Italian setting.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Air Quality Description
Corleone, Italy, offers a reassuring air quality environment for expatriates and retirees looking to call it home. The quaint Sicilian town reports commendable levels of major pollutants. Particulate matters, though present, are maintained at satisfactory levels conducive for outdoor activities without significant concern. While the quality of air cocooning this historic locale does not pose frequent irritants, residents may note seasonal variations affecting overall atmospheric clarity. Ozone and fine particulate concentrations suggest some caution during specific high-activity periods of the year. Meanwhile, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are impressively low, depicting Corleone’s commitment to maintaining a breathable atmosphere.
Corleone, Italy, offers a reassuring air quality environment for expatriates and retirees looking to call it home. The quaint Sicilian town reports commendable levels of major pollutants. Particulate matters, though present, are maintained at satisfactory levels conducive for outdoor activities without significant concern. While the quality of air cocooning this historic locale does not pose frequent irritants, residents may note seasonal variations affecting overall atmospheric clarity. Ozone and fine particulate concentrations suggest some caution during specific high-activity periods of the year. Meanwhile, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are impressively low, depicting Corleone’s commitment to maintaining a breathable atmosphere.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Corleone’s connectivity is primarily facilitated by its proximity to key transport hubs. The nearest major airport is Falcone Borsellino in Palermo, supplemented by Trapani’s Birgi airport. Road access includes connections via the SS118 and SS624, though local infrastructure is rated moderately at 57 out of 100.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Corleone, located in Sicily, boasts a rich culinary heritage characterized by traditional dishes such as Pasta alla Norma, Arancini, and Cannoli. The local dining scene is vibrant, featuring family-run trattorias and pizzerias that emphasize Sicilian cuisine, while also offering a selection of international options. As of now, there are no Michelin-starred restaurants directly within Corleone, but notable nearby establishments include Crocifisso in Noto, recognized for its Michelin star. The town’s focus on local ingredients and dishes creates a unique and authentic dining experience for visitors and residents alike.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape comprises supermarkets for daily necessities, local markets offering fresh produce, and boutiques featuring artisanal goods. Larger shopping centres and outlet villages nearby cater to more extensive retail needs, showcasing both premium and discount brands. The area also hosts various artisanal shops and food vendors, contributing to a vibrant shopping experience for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Corleone, Sicily offers a range of outdoor activities, notably the Magna Via Francigena trail that extends for 19.5 kilometers to Prizzi. This challenging trail is well-regarded for its historical significance and scenic landscapes, making it a favored route among hikers. The area is also known for its rural paths and water features, such as the Cascata delle Due Rocche waterfalls.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and appreciate.
– Serene environment away from bustling tourist crowds.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Accessible healthcare services, though quality varies.
– Scenic landscapes and nature for outdoor enthusiasts.
– Growing local markets and traditional Italian cuisine.
– Affordable living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Quaint town atmosphere fostering a close-knit community.
– Limited public transport, encouraging exploration on foot.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Limited public transport options for exploring surrounding areas.
– Job opportunities are scarce, increasing economic pressure.
– Average internet speed may frustrate remote workers.
– Air quality ratings suggest suboptimal conditions at times.
– Local amenities may not cater to all expat preferences.
– Education facilities may lack resources for non-Italian speakers.
– Unemployment rate slightly higher than national average.
– Infrastructure improvements are needed for better connectivity.
– Small-town life may feel isolating for some newcomers.
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