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Alcalá la Real, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alcalá la Real is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 22,783. Elevation: 3,012 ft (918 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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22,783 Population 199/sq mi density
3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
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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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People

Population22,783
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density199/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain20.1 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Population22,783
Population Density199 / sq mi
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Coordinates37.4614°, -3.9230°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.1 inches (510 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcalá la Real

Alcalá la Real is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 22,783. The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet (918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcalá la Real has a population of 22,783 with a density of 199 people per square mile, spread across 114.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,783
Total Population
199
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
114.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcalá la Real vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcalá la Real is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,732 business establishments.

Income: Alcalá la Real vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,732

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alcalá la Real

Alcalá la Real has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F 0.1° / 13.6° 41.0
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F 1.4° / 15.6° 36.4
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 19° 41.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.4° 36.5
May 18°C / 64°F 10° / 26.1° 29.9
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 14° / 31.8° 7.5
Jul 26°C / 79°F 16.3° / 35.6° 0.3
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 16.2° / 35.1° 2.7
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 13° / 29.5° 26.4
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 9° / 23.9° 42.3
Nov 10.7°C / 51°F 4.1° / 17.3° 53.2
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 1.4° / 14.3° 50.6
Alcalá la Real enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area114.7 sq mi (297.1 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates37.4614°N, 3.9230°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,406 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 65 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 118 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 123 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 124 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 133 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 34 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 135 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 108 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 133 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 81 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 43 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 33 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 31 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 64 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 66 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 125 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 35 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 36 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 124 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 140 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 95 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Alcalá la Real has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Alcalá la Real

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuelas de la SAFA
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Garnica Salazar
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Antonio de Mendoza
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Alonso de Alcalá
C. P. Cristo Rey
Colegio Infantil Martinez Montañes
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alfonso XI
Guardería Nuestra Señora del Rosario
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Radio Stations near Alcalá la Real

16 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Alcalá la Real

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo Federico Garcia Lorca
Centro de Interpretación del Aceite
Centro de Recepcìon Arqueologica e Informacion Turistica
Eco-Museo del Río Caicena
La Tahona
Museo Casa Natal Federico García Lorca
Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Atarfe
Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Atarfe
Museo de la almendra
Museo de la Religiosidad Popular
Museo de Navidad
Museo del Molino Alto de Santa Ana
Museo del Olivo
Museo Histórico-Arqueológico "Fuente Ribera"
Museo Municipal
Palacete de la Hilandera
Palacio Abacial

Libraries in Alcalá la Real

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carmen Juan Lovera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Pinos Puente0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcalá la Real

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Hotels in Alcalá la Real

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Marisa
Hotel Torrepalma
Zacatín

Restaurants in Alcalá la Real

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador Puerta de Alcalá
Casa Pepe
Caserío Vía Priego
Dos Soles
Pizzería Sabores
Restaurante Torrepalma
Zacatín

Cafes in Alcalá la Real

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Los Álamos
Cafe Bar El Hogar
Churreria El Matinal "El Fofo"

Theatres in Alcalá la Real

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Martínez Montañés

Monuments in Alcalá la Real

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casas de Cabildo
Pablo de Rojas
Pilar de los Alamos
Torre de La Moraleja
Torre del Cascante

Castles in Alcalá la Real

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcazaba
Fortaleza de la Mota

Dentists in Alcalá la Real

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cleardent

Veterinaries in Alcalá la Real

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Aben Zayde

Bus Stations in Alcalá la Real

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Alcalá la Real

Gas Stations in Alcalá la Real

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
ERG
Petroprix
Repsol
Repsol
Shell

Gyms in Alcalá la Real

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

box brother gym

Stadiums & Teams in Alcalá la Real

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe

Ski Resorts Near Alcalá la Real

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 Alcalá la Real

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AntequeraSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Jaen - Las InfantasSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LinaresSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LojaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
Alcolea AirstripSmall Airport
Alhama de Granada AirfieldSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del TrabucoSmall Airport
El Barranco - Sierra MorenaSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu AirfieldSmall Airport
La CenteneraSmall Airport
Villafranca de CordobaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alcalá la Real

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Alcalá la Real

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Atarfe
Prevysalud
Unidad de Salud Mental Comunitaria de Atarfe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcalá la Real

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de la Encarnación
Ermita de la Coronada
Ermita de la Verónica
Ermita de la Virgen de Fátima
Ermita de San Marcos
Ermita de San Rafael
Ermita del Ecce Homo
Iglesia de Consolación
Iglesia de las Angustias
Iglesia de San Antón
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Iglesia del Salvador
Iglesia Mayor Abacial

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 la Real

What is the population of Alcalá la Real?

Alcalá la Real has a population of 22,783 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 114.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcalá la Real 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 la Real?

Alcalá la Real enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches.

How is the job market in Alcalá la Real?

There are 1,732 business establishments in the area.

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