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Alfarnate, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alfarnate is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 2,904 ft (885 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,420 Population 60/sq mi density
2,904 ft Elevation 885 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.1 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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About Alfarnate

Alfarnate

Alfarnate is a small village located in the province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. It is situated in the comarca of Axarquía. As of 2005, it had a population of 1,398 inhabitants. The village sits at 928 meters above sea level. Alfarnatejo, a neighbouring village, is situated about 3.5 kilometers from Alfarnate.

People

Population1,420
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density60/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)
Population1,420
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)
Coordinates36.9943°, -4.2593°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alfarnate

Alfarnate is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet (885 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alfarnate has a population of 1,420 with a density of 60 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,420
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
23.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alfarnate vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alfarnate is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Alfarnate vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alfarnate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates36.9943°N, 4.2593°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,545 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 64 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 121 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 147 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 117 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 134 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 150 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 116 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 120 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 50 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 97 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 95 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 135 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 136 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 123 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 38 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 96 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 55 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 133 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 51 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 37 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 118 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Alfarnate has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Alfarnate

20 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
Talk Radio Europe eclectic, news MP3 128 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
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM entretenimiento, hits MP3 96 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol 00s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
La Mega Radio 90s, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alfarnate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar
Casa Cervantes
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
Centro de Interpretación Histórico
Ecomuseo Lagar de Torrijos
La Tahona
Museo de la Miel
Museo de los Verdiales
Museo de Vélez-Málaga
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal de Semana Santa
Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga
Salón de la Radio Juan Sánchez Ferrer

Libraries in Alfarnate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Colmenar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Dámaso Alonso0.0

Farmers Markets in Alfarnate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barato de Vélez-Málaga
Country Farmers Market
Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays)
Mercadillo de Ciudad Jardín
Mercadillo de Loja
Mercadillo del Miércoles
Mercadillos
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
Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Ciudad Jardín
Otawa Flea market

Restaurants in Alfarnate

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barroso
Café-Bar Rincon el Colorin
Los Pirineos

Stadiums & Teams in Alfarnate

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alfarnate

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AntequeraSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LojaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
Alhama de Granada AirfieldSmall Airport
Base BRICA de CártamaSmall Airport
Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del TrabucoSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfarnate

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santo Cristo de Cabrilla

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 Alfarnate

What is the population of Alfarnate?

Alfarnate has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alfarnate 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 Alfarnate?

Alfarnate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Alfarnate?

There are 108 business establishments in the area.

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