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Algar, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Algar is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,637. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,637 Population 64/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.8 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 Algar

Algar

Algar is a city in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has 1,644 inhabitants. Algar is in the White Towns of Andalusia to an altitude of 212 meters.

People

Population1,637
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density64/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population1,637
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates36.6575°, -5.6556°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Algar

Algar is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,637. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Algar has a population of 1,637 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,637
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
25.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Algar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Algar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Algar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Algar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates36.6575°N, 5.6556°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

837 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 142 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 32 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 64 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 55 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 9 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 112 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 57 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 46 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 128 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 139 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 142 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 100 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 40 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 66 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 88 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2004 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain M4.0 140 km
Mar 19, 2013 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 24 km
Apr 26, 2018 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 25 km
Jan 4, 2005 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain M4.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 95 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Algar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Algar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Sierra de Cádiz
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Radio Stations near Algar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Onda Jerez Radio MP3 96 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jerez MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Algar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arte Sacro
Ecomuseo del Agua
Molino de los Diezmos
Museo Arqueológico de Espera
Museo de la Piel
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Histórico Municipal de Villamartín
Museo Molino de Abajo
Palacio del Mayorazgo
Sala de la menoria

Libraries in Algar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca María Auxiliadora0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Blas Infante"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Pepita Sánchez Pérez-Machuca"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Fernán Caballero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner0.0
Biblioteka Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Algar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado De Abasto Del Centro
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos "María Auxiliadora"
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Algar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "Villa de Algar"

Restaurants in Algar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Venta El Tempul

Monuments in Algar

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerta de Alcalá

Castles in Algar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo del Tempul

Clinics in Algar

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #480057919

Gas Stations in Algar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Algar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar Tres caminos
La bodeguita

Stadiums & Teams in Algar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Algar

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Rota Naval Station AirportROZMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La InaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de UtreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"Small Airport
AerohíspalisSmall Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport
Hacienda de OránSmall Airport
La Juliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Lebrija ULSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada AirfieldSmall Airport
Trebujena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Algar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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 Algar

What is the population of Algar?

Algar has a population of 1,637 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Algar 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 Algar?

Algar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Algar?

There are 124 business establishments in the area.

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