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Alcóntar, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alcóntar is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 669. Elevation: 3,159 ft (963 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 19/sq mi density
3,159 ft Elevation 963 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
16.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
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

Population669
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,159 ft (963 m)
Population669
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation3,159 ft (963 m)
Coordinates37.3365°, -2.5973°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.5 inches (420 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcóntar

Alcóntar is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet (963 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcóntar has a population of 669 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 34.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

669
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
34.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcóntar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcóntar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Alcóntar vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alcóntar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,159 ft (963 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates37.3365°N, 2.5973°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
56% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,430 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 93 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 71 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 94 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 91 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 26 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 79 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 92 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 132 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 117 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 109 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 103 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 92 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 99 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 91 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 114 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 73 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 94 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 102 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Alcóntar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Alcóntar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Alcóntar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baza Arab Baths
Centro de Historia de Serón «Juan Torreblanca Martínez»
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura tradicional
La Cueva de los Cuentos
Museo Arqueológico de Baza

Libraries in Alcóntar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Castro de Filabres0.0
Nueva Biblioteca de Baza0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcóntar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Baza
Mercado de Abastos

Hotels in Alcóntar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Marines

Restaurants in Alcóntar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante - Bar Berlín

Stadiums & Teams in Alcóntar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alcóntar

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcóntar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia de San Antonio de Padua

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 Alcóntar

What is the population of Alcóntar?

Alcóntar has a population of 669 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 34.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcóntar 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 Alcóntar?

Alcóntar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.

How is the job market in Alcóntar?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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