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Alcolea, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alcolea is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,012. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,012 Population 13/sq mi density
2,431 ft Elevation 741 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
18.0 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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People

Population1,012
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)
Population1,012
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)
Coordinates36.9746°, -2.9615°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (456 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcolea

Alcolea is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,012. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcolea has a population of 1,012 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,012
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
77.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcolea vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcolea is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Alcolea vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alcolea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates36.9746°N, 2.9615°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,558 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 52 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 24 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 103 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 146 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 140 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 34 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 43 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 148 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 38 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 135 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 146 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 61 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 74 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 140 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 128 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 48 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 139 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 127 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 70 147 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 114 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Alcolea has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Alcolea

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alcolea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Gerald Brenan
Casa-palacio de las Godoyas
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira
Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca
Fundación Ana María Castillo
Museo de Adra
Museo Fotográfico

Libraries in Alcolea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Adra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Almócita0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Curva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcolea

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

Cafes in Alcolea

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Barcadio

Stadiums & Teams in Alcolea

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Ski Resorts Near Alcolea

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 Alcolea

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcolea

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Sebastián

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 Alcolea

What is the population of Alcolea?

Alcolea has a population of 1,012 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcolea 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 Alcolea?

Alcolea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in Alcolea?

There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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