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Alcaraz, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Alcaraz is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 1,761. Elevation: 3,123 ft (952 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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C+ Fair
1,761 Population 28/sq mi density
3,123 ft Elevation 952 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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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About Alcaraz

Alcaraz

Alcaraz is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha. The municipality spans across a total area of 370.53 km2. The locality lies at 953 metres above mean sea level.

People

Population1,761
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Population1,761
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Coordinates38.6668°, -2.4911°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcaraz

Alcaraz is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 1,761. The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet (952 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcaraz has a population of 1,761 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 62.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,761
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
62.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcaraz vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcaraz is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Alcaraz vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alcaraz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Spain avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Area62.5 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.6668°N, 2.4911°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 22, 2019.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 129 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 96 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 93 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 134 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 46 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 130 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 103 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 108 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 110 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 88 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 130 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 143 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 100 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 147 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 88 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 124 km
Oct 22, 1996 7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain M3.9 139 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 82 km
Aug 7, 2002 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 106 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Alcaraz has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Alcaraz

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público Miguel Hernández
Colegio Pino del Roble
Colegio Público "Nuestra Señora de Cortes"
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pedro Simón Abril
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Radio Stations near Alcaraz

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AirmaxFM 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
AB95FM pop rock MP3

Museums in Alcaraz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las Reales Fábricas
Museo del Esparto
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico de Tiriez
Museo RRFF de San Juan de Alcaraz

Libraries in Alcaraz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antigua Casa Cultural0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Maestra Natalia Estrada"0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcaraz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ríopar

Hotels in Alcaraz

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Mirador
Hostal Rosales
Hostal-Restaurante El Cazador

Restaurants in Alcaraz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante JM

Monuments in Alcaraz

22 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua Casa de la Justicia y Cárcel
Antiguo Convento del Santísimo Espíritu
Antiguo Hospital de San Juan de Dios
Arco de la Zapatería
Arco de Puerta Nueva
Casa de la Inquisición
Casa de la Lonja
Casa de la Vicaría
Casa de los Galianos
Casa de los Guerreros
Columna
Columna
Convento de San Francisco
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
Lonja de la Regatería
Lonja de Santo Domingo o del Corregidor
Lonja del Alhorí
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Alhorí
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Torre de la Trinidad
Torre del Tardón

Castles in Alcaraz

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Alcaraz

Clinics in Alcaraz

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud
Consultorio
Consultorio Local

Gas Stations in Alcaraz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in Alcaraz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alcaraz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Beas De Segura AirfieldSmall Airport
Casas de los Pinos AirfieldSmall Airport
El Bonillo AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cuesta AerodromeSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
RuideraSmall Airport
Ruidera2Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport
Terrinches Agro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcaraz

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Monasterio de Santa María Magdalena
Santuario de la Virgen de Cortes
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Cortes

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Alcaraz

What is the population of Alcaraz?

Alcaraz has a population of 1,761 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 62.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcaraz 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 Alcaraz?

Alcaraz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Alcaraz?

There are 134 business establishments in the area.

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