Torre Melissa Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 1,626 |
| Male Population | 797 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 829 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.8% |
| Median Age | 36.9 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 37.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,624 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.31013, 17.10660 |
| Postal Codes | 88814 |
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Torre Melissa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,682 | 1,883 | 1,979 | 2,197 | 1,626 | 1,520 | 1,414 |
| Population Density | 1,345.6 / km² | 1,506.4 / km² | 1,583.2 / km² | 1,757.6 / km² | 1,300.8 / km² | 1,216 / km² | 1,131.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTorre Melissa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Melissa | -3.3% | -13.6% | -17.8% |
| Italy | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Torre Melissa Median Age
Median Age: 36.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Melissa | 36.9 yrs | 37.4 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Italy | 40.9 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Torre Melissa Population Density
Population Density: 1,301 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Melissa | 1,626 | 1.25 km² | 1,301 / km² |
| Italy | 59.3 million | 301,510.7 km² | 197 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Torre Melissa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Torre Melissa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,659 | $23,038 | $25,443 | $29,067 | $27,478 | $23,460 | $22,650 | $25,624 |
| Total GDP | $49.1M | $51.5M | $56.5M | $67.7M | $67.4M | $56.6M | $50.7M | $55.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Torre Melissa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Melissa | 8,269 tn | 5.09 tn | 6,615.3 tons/km² |
| Italy | 399,008,505 tn | 6.73 tn | 1,323.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Torre Melissa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,269 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,615.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/15 | 7:27 AM | 4.3 | 47.6 km | 19,160 m | 12km N of Albi, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/14 | 10:24 AM | 4.8 | 58.9 km | 65,700 m | 23km SE of Isola Capo Rizzuto, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/10 | 5:21 AM | 4.1 | 62.6 km | 35,400 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 7:52 AM | 3.4 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 12:55 PM | 3.3 | 33.8 km | 10,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/08 | 2:09 PM | 4.2 | 38.5 km | 27,100 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/08 | 8:28 AM | 4 | 16.2 km | 10,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/08 | 10:23 PM | 3 | 53.2 km | 11,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/08 | 9:41 PM | 3.4 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 6:44 PM | 3 | 53.6 km | 10,900 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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