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Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alcalá de los Gazules is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 5,639. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,639 Population 34/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.3 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 Alcalá de los Gazules

Alcalá de los Gazules

Alcalá de los Gazules is a city and municipality located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the town has a population of 5,633 inhabitants. Alcalá de los Gazules is situated in the Sierra de Cádiz.

People

Population5,639
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density34/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population5,639
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates36.4621°, -5.7238°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcalá de los Gazules

Alcalá de los Gazules is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 5,639. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcalá de los Gazules has a population of 5,639 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 167.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,639
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
167.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcalá de los Gazules vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcalá de los Gazules is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 429 business establishments.

Income: Alcalá de los Gazules vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alcalá de los Gazules enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area167.2 sq mi (433.1 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates36.4621°N, 5.7238°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

715 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 140 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 131 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 54 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 51 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 77 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 31 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 111 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 50 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 38 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 125 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 137 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 104 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 149 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 111 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 89 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 20 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 88 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 130 km
May 18, 2007 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.0 138 km
Apr 26, 2018 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 70 107 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Alcalá de los Gazules has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Alcalá de los Gazules

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.D.P. Jesús, María y José
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pedro Sáinz de Andino
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Juan Armario
C.D.P. Escuelas Profesionales de la Sagrada Familia
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Radio Stations near Alcalá de los Gazules

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Gibraltar (GI) british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
Onda Jerez Radio MP3 96 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jerez MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alcalá de los Gazules

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación "Cádiz Prehistórico"
Museo Arqueológico de Medina-Sidonia
Museo de Vejer
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico "Molino de San José"
Museo Etnográfico de Medina-Sidonia
NMAC Foundation

Libraries in Alcalá de los Gazules

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Municipal0.0
BIbioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Poeta Francisco Basallote"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Pepita Sánchez Pérez-Machuca"0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcalá de los Gazules

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Alcalá de los Gazules

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abades Áreas
El Campanero
Restaurante Los Corzos
Venta Andrés
Venta Cruce de los Santos
Venta Patrite

Gas Stations in Alcalá de los Gazules

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Moeve
Ruta del Toro

Breweries in Alcalá de los Gazules

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Besaro

Stadiums & Teams in Alcalá de los Gazules

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alcalá de los Gazules

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Rota Naval Station AirportROZMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La InaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de UtreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"Small Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport
Hacienda de OránSmall Airport
Lebrija ULSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada AirfieldSmall Airport
Trebujena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcalá de los Gazules

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Jorge

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 Alcalá de los Gazules

What is the population of Alcalá de los Gazules?

Alcalá de los Gazules has a population of 5,639 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 167.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcalá de los Gazules 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 Alcalá de los Gazules?

Alcalá de los Gazules enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Alcalá de los Gazules?

There are 429 business establishments in the area.

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