Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
734
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12600
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.
17900
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
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.
Medium
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
122
/ 53
Climate Description
Moderate warmth and sunlight, mild winters, infrequent snow, pleasant summers, balanced rainfall.
Nicosia
Sicilia
Inland Sicilian town with baroque architecture, local festivals, limited English, and adequate healthcare.
Summary
Nicosia, a charming town in Sicily, offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and a welcoming community, making it appealing for expats and retirees. Located inland, this historical town features beautiful baroque architecture and a vibrant cultural scene, replete with local festivals and traditional arts. While the nearest beach is a bit of a drive, residents enjoy beaches with excellent water quality, ideal for leisurely outings. The local cuisine is another highlight, offering delicious dishes like arancini and cannoli that reflect the island’s culinary traditions.
However, expats may face challenges, as the community tends to have limited exposure to foreign cultures, and English is not widely spoken. Healthcare facilities are adequate but may not meet the expectations of those accustomed to higher standards elsewhere. With a walkable town center and good internet access, Nicosia offers a balanced lifestyle despite these nuances.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore daily.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Less crowded, quiet living environment with fewer tourists.
– Moderate air quality encourages outdoor activities and health.
– Reasonable healthcare facilities available for general needs.
– Local transportation options facilitate easy travel within Sicily.
– Scenic landscapes and natural beauty surrounding the town.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Small-town charm fosters a close-knit community atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may affect serious medical needs.
– Unemployment rate higher than national average raises economic concerns.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better transportation and services.
– Internet speed may not meet demands of remote work.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Job opportunities scarce for expats seeking employment.
– Hot summers can be uncomfortable for some residents.
– Cultural activities may be less frequent in small towns.
– Local services may have reduced hours or availability.
– Language barrier can complicate daily interactions and services.
Nicosia Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12600
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.
17900
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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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.
15900
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.
6583 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
66min(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.
2nd 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
115min(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.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Tito Minniti (Reggio Calabria)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
140min(s)
Reggio Calabria Airport, also known as Tito Minniti (IATA: REG), is located in the southern part of Calabria, Italy, approximately 7 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. As one of the busiest airports in Calabria, it offers regular flights within Italy to destinations like Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino, and international seasonal services to Tirana. Known for serving as an access point for the Strait of Messina region, the airport connects travellers primarily through ITA Airways and Ryanair, catering to both domestic and select European routes.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Leonforte Pirato
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
32min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Leonforte Pirato includes several relevant details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: The station offers direct services to Palermo Centrale, Acireale, Agrigento, Agrigento Centrale, Bologna, and Caltanissetta Centrale.
– **Train operators**: The primary operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures**: There are frequent services, including 9 trains per day to Palermo Centrale, 6 trains per day to Acireale, 8 trains per day to Agrigento, 10 trains per day to Agrigento Centrale, and 10 trains per day to Caltanissetta Centrale, with the first train departing around 5:18 AM and the last around 10:29 PM for Palermo and similar timing for other destinations.
– **Types of trains**: The services include both high-speed and regional trains, providing a mix of travel options to various destinations.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Dittaino
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
39min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Dittaino includes several key features:
– **Rail Lines**: Stazione di Dittaino is serviced predominantly by regional rail lines that connect to various destinations across Sicily.
– **Key Destinations**: The station has direct train services to several major locations including Catania Centrale, Caltanissetta Xirbi, Catania, Enna, Palermo Centrale, and Taormina-Giardini.
– **Train Operators**: The main operator is Trenitalia, which provides a comprehensive timetable for regional routes.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Departure frequencies vary across routes, with:
– Catania: 15 trains per day
– Caltanissetta: 12 trains per day
– Enna: 12 trains per day
– Palermo: 9 trains per day
– Taormina-Giardini: 7 trains per day
These services run throughout the day, with trains operating approximately every hour on average for most routes.
– **Types of Trains**: The station primarily has regional trains servicing these routes, with no high-speed trains available.
Overall, Stazione di Dittaino provides essential connections for both local and intercity travel in Sicily, primarily through regional services.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Enna
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
41min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Enna consists primarily of regional trains operated by Trenitalia. Key rail lines that stop here include those connecting Enna to major cities in Sicily. Direct train services include connections to Palemo, Cefalù, Agrigento Centrale, and Siracusa. Departures are typically limited, with services to Palermo available multiple times daily, but other routes like Agrigento and Siracusa generally have fewer trains running per day, averaging around five per day. The travel times can vary significantly, with the quickest trains reaching Palermo in approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. The station does not offer high-speed train services and primarily focuses on regional and intercity trains, providing a mix of fast and slower services. Overall, the frequency of departures ranges from hourly to a few per day depending on the destination, ensuring connectivity within the region but lesser options for some routes.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
22
Bars
6
Cafes
7
Cinemas
1
Dentists
1
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
1
Health Clinics
4
Hiking Trails
2
Historical Sites
59
Libraries
0
Museums
9
Parks
2
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
41
Shopping Centres
21
Supermarkets
34
Spas
2
Beach
Name
Foce Torrente Cannizza
Driving Distance
54mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Piano Battaglia
Driving Distance
70mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
12
Nearest Hospital Name
Carlo Basilotta
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
3
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP ENNA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicily, the local healthcare system presents a mixed picture of efficiency and quality. It shows moderate overall performance when compared nationally, but the quality of hospital care is relatively limited. Post-operative care is particularly efficient, with brief hospital stays being common, and there is high efficiency in managing heart failure readmissions. However, the speed in treating severe heart attacks is lacking. Emergency orthopaedic care and the management of heart attack readmissions perform moderately well. Conversely, breast cancer surgeries with minimally invasive approaches are less prevalent. Overall, healthcare provision demonstrates variation in both strengths and weaknesses.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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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.
6
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.
80.99
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.
Medium
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
399
Median
489
Third Quartile
804
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 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Climate Description
Nicosia, Italy, enjoys a climate characterized by moderate warmth and adequate sunlight throughout the year, suitable for both outdoor enthusiasts and those who prefer the comfort of their homes. While winters can feel brisk, sub-zero temperatures are rare, making it an agreeable environment for retirees looking to escape harsher winters. The region experiences infrequent snowfall, which adds a picturesque quality without causing significant disruptions. Summers are pleasantly warm rather than hot, ideal for exploring the stunning landscapes surrounding Nicosia. Rainfall is moderate and well-distributed across the seasons, ensuring lush, vibrant scenery without the inconvenience of excessive wet periods.
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.
Good
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.
84
Air Quality Description
In Nicosia, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for both expatriates and retirees seeking a harmonious lifestyle amid favorable atmospheric conditions. The particulate matters (PM10 and PM2.5) are consistently maintained at levels categorized as good, offering minimal interference with daily activities and health. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, often markers of industrial activity, are found in low concentrations, reflecting a clean air scenario ideal for prolonged outdoor engagements. However, the ozone level, while still acceptable, indicates a need for precaution during high exposure times, generally suggesting careful planning for outdoor activities. Overall, Nicosia’s atmospheric conditions support a quality living environment.
In Nicosia, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for both expatriates and retirees seeking a harmonious lifestyle amid favorable atmospheric conditions. The particulate matters (PM10 and PM2.5) are consistently maintained at levels categorized as good, offering minimal interference with daily activities and health. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, often markers of industrial activity, are found in low concentrations, reflecting a clean air scenario ideal for prolonged outdoor engagements. However, the ozone level, while still acceptable, indicates a need for precaution during high exposure times, generally suggesting careful planning for outdoor activities. Overall, Nicosia’s atmospheric conditions support a quality living environment.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Nicosia in Sicily is accessible primarily via the A19 and SS121 roads, linking it to major cities. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, while the next closest is Falcone Borsellino in Palermo. Train connectivity is moderate, with nearby stations offering reasonable access to regional destinations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Nicosia’s culinary scene is characterized by its rich traditional dishes, including Pasta alla Norma, Agghiotta fish stew, and a variety of seafood preparations influenced by Sicily’s Mediterranean geography. Local ingredients such as eggplant, citrus fruits, and fresh seafood are prevalent in the cuisine, with historical influences from Arab and Norman cultures enhancing the flavor profiles. The dining scene is diverse, featuring both traditional eateries and international cuisine options, allowing for a broad spectrum of culinary experiences.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape in the city is diverse, catering to various needs. Supermarkets offer a wide range of local and international products, while open markets provide fresh produce directly from farmers. Prominent shopping malls feature both international and local brands, dining options, and entertainment. Additionally, specialised shopping areas present a blend of local boutiques and souvenir shops. Small local stores are prevalent across the area, enhancing the shopping experience for everyday necessities.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Nicosia offers diverse outdoor activities, including renowned hiking trails and nature reserves. One notable trail is the loop around the Valley of the Mistretta Waterfalls in Nebrodi Park, providing an intermediate-level hike through scenic landscapes. Another option is the Riserva Naturale dei Sambughetti, suitable for more experienced hikers. The Monte Altesina loop from Villadoro offers additional exploration opportunities within a nature reserve. These areas are key highlights for those seeking outdoor experiences in Sicily.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore daily.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Less crowded, quiet living environment with fewer tourists.
– Moderate air quality encourages outdoor activities and health.
– Reasonable healthcare facilities available for general needs.
– Local transportation options facilitate easy travel within Sicily.
– Scenic landscapes and natural beauty surrounding the town.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Small-town charm fosters a close-knit community atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may affect serious medical needs.
– Unemployment rate higher than national average raises economic concerns.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better transportation and services.
– Internet speed may not meet demands of remote work.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Job opportunities scarce for expats seeking employment.
– Hot summers can be uncomfortable for some residents.
– Cultural activities may be less frequent in small towns.
– Local services may have reduced hours or availability.
– Language barrier can complicate daily interactions and services.
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