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Albuñol, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Albuñol is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 6,157. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,157 Population 240/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Albuñol

Albuñol

Albuñol is a town in the province of Granada, Spain. Located a few miles inland, it is regarded as one of the gateways to the Alpujarras mountains. The municipality includes the small beach resort of La Rabita.

People

Population6,157
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density240/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population6,157
Population Density240 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates36.7920°, -3.2050°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (408 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Albuñol

Albuñol is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 6,157. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Albuñol has a population of 6,157 with a density of 240 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,157
Total Population
240
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
25.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Albuñol vs Spain Average

The median household income in Albuñol is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 468 business establishments.

Income: Albuñol vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Albuñol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates36.7920°N, 3.2050°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,595 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 36 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 134 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 144 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 148 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 24 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 132 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 121 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 129 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 136 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 120 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 144 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 127 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 63 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 130 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 26 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 129 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 38 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 122 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 134 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 124 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 134 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 86 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Albuñol has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Albuñol

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público Rural Las Ramblas
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen del Mar
Colegio Público Rural Las Ramblas
Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Contraviesa
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Natalio Rivas
Escuela Infantil la Alpujarra
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Radio Stations near Albuñol

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
esRadio Granada culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Granada news, talk UNKNOWN
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Cope Granada entretenimiento, local news MP3 96 kbps
Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Granada culture, music MP3 128 kbps
COPE Granada-Sta.Fe actualidad, cope MP3 56 kbps
Radio Albolote culture, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio sin barreras MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ilíberis music, news AAC 128 kbps
Cadena SER Granada culture, news AAC+ 48 kbps
Ondacero Granada culture, news UNKNOWN
Radio Almaina 64kbps community radio, freedom OGG 64 kbps
Radio Cehel Albuñol flamenco, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alhendín FM music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Albuñol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Gerald Brenan
Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda
Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca
Fundación Ana María Castillo
Jamón Experience
Museo Casa Alpujarreña
Museo de Adra
Museo del Campanario
Museo Fotográfico

Libraries in Albuñol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Capileira0.0
Biblioteca de Carchuna0.0
Biblioteca Hurtado de Mendoza0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Adra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Curva0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Erizos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Albuñol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Albuñol
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Mercado municipal de Carchuna
Mercado Municipal La Plaza

Hotels in Albuñol

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Beatriz
Hotel Las Conchas

Restaurants in Albuñol

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar María
Chiringuito Las Rocas
Elcolas
Mesón El Refugio
Pizzería Papaute
Restaurante Fernando
Restaurante Rincón de Guillermo

Cafes in Albuñol

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Atenea
Cafetería Isabel
Lumar

Castles in Albuñol

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de La Rábita

Clinics in Albuñol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Albuñol

Gas Stations in Albuñol

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Vista Alegre
Repsol

Banks in Albuñol

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caixabank
Caja Rural
Caja Rural

Gyms in Albuñol

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #12435806825

Ski Resorts Near Albuñol

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada 0.0 $0

Airports Near Albuñol

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Albuñol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albuñol

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Pedro
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol
Parroquia La Natividad de Nuestra Señora

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albuñol

What is the population of Albuñol?

Albuñol has a population of 6,157 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Albuñol expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Albuñol?

Albuñol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

How is the job market in Albuñol?

There are 468 business establishments in the area.

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