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Alcaucín, Spain
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Alcaucín is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,697. Elevation: 1,683 ft (513 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Alcaucín
Alcaucin is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It borders with the province of Granada. The municipality is situated approximately 54 kilometers to the city of Málaga. It is 507 km from the capital of Madrid. The name was derived from al-kautín, the Arabic of "the arches." It has a population of approximately 1,600 residents, partly living in the hamlet of Puente Don Manuel. Natives of the town are called Alcaucineños and have the nickname of tiznaos.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,697 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9030°, -4.1141° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Alcaucín
Alcaucín is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,697. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet (513 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Alcaucín vs Spain Average
Income: Alcaucín vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 129 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 88.4 sq mi (228.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9030°N, 4.1141°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 45 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 103 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Alcaucín has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Alcaucín
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Público Alejandro García Garrido | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Alcaucín
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Málaga | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM | chr, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] | chr, dance | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Malaga | local news, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gozadera Fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonaos fm | 1980s, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Málaga | cultural news, live | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Only Romantic Radio | easy listening, lovesongs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Costa Del Mar Dance | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Planeta | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chanquete FM 99.5 | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La Mega Radio | 90s, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio sonaos stereo | 80s, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol | 00s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Alhendín FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alcaucín
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Casa Cervantes | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres | ||||
| Museo de la Miel | ||||
| Museo de los Verdiales | ||||
| Museo de Nerja | ||||
| Museo de Vélez-Málaga | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Molino de Hadriano | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Semana Santa | ||||
| Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga |
Libraries in Alcaucín
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aioreta | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Manuel Alcántara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Colmenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Emilio Prados | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Emilio Prados | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Fernando Guiner de los Rïos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Fernando Guiner de los Rïos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Salvador Rueda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alcaucín
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barato de Vélez-Málaga | |||||
| Country Farmers Market | |||||
| Flea Market - Domingo Sunday | |||||
| Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays) | |||||
| Mercadillo de los miércoles Rincón de la Victoria | |||||
| Mercadillo del Miércoles | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal | |||||
| Mercadillo, Miércoles Wednesday, Camino Viejo de Vélez | |||||
| Mercadillos | |||||
| Mercadillos | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Martes Tuesday C Guilermo Perez | |||||
| Mercadillos Martes Tuesday Calle La Pava | |||||
| Mercadillos, | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday, Av de la Constitucion | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miercoles Wednesday, Camping | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Palo | |||||
| Nerja Market | |||||
| Otawa Flea market | |||||
| Torre del Mar Market |
Hotels in Alcaucín
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alcaucín
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Alcaucín
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Alcaucín
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Alcaucín
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alcaucín
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Garage |
Stadiums & Teams in Alcaucín
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alcaucín
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Antequera | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | — | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base BRICA de Cártama | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | — | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alcaucín
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Alcaucín |
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What is the population of Alcaucín?
Alcaucín has a population of 1,697 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 88.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Alcaucín 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 Alcaucín?
Alcaucín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Alcaucín?
There are 129 business establishments in the area.