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Alhama de Granada, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Alhama de Granada is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 6,080. Elevation: 2,884 ft (879 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,080 Population 20/sq mi density
2,884 ft Elevation 879 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.6 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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About Alhama de Granada

Alhama de Granada

Alhama de Granada is a town in the province of Granada, approx. 50 km from the city of Granada. The name is derived from the thermal baths located there, which are called الـحَـمّـة al-hammah in Arabic.

People

Population6,080
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Population6,080
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Coordinates37.0069°, -3.9896°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alhama de Granada

Alhama de Granada is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 6,080. The city sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet (879 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.

Alhama de Granada has a population of 6,080 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 309.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,080
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
309.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alhama de Granada vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alhama de Granada is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 462 business establishments.

Income: Alhama de Granada vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)462

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alhama de Granada

Alhama de Granada has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F 0.1° / 13.6° 41.0
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F 1.4° / 15.6° 36.4
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 19° 41.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.4° 36.5
May 18°C / 64°F 10° / 26.1° 29.9
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 14° / 31.8° 7.5
Jul 26°C / 79°F 16.3° / 35.6° 0.3
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 16.2° / 35.1° 2.7
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 13° / 29.5° 26.4
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 9° / 23.9° 42.3
Nov 10.7°C / 51°F 4.1° / 17.3° 53.2
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 1.4° / 14.3° 50.6
Alhama de Granada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Area309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates37.0069°N, 3.9896°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,615 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 40 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 98 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 149 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 148 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 123 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 150 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 146 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 96 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 111 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 150 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 138 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 140 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 101 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 30 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 121 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 75 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 126 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 147 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 15 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 59 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 109 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Alhama de Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Alhama de Granada

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Cervantes
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alhama
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Conde de Tendilla
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Juan Ramón Jiménez
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Radio Stations near Alhama de Granada

34 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
esRadio Granada culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Granada news, talk UNKNOWN
Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Malaga local news, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
Gozadera Fm MP3 128 kbps
Cope Granada entretenimiento, local news MP3 96 kbps
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM entretenimiento, hits MP3 96 kbps
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Granada culture, music MP3 128 kbps
COPE Granada-Sta.Fe actualidad, cope MP3 56 kbps
Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº MP3 128 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network MP3 128 kbps
Radio Albolote culture, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ilíberis music, news AAC 128 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Cadena SER Granada culture, news AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio sin barreras MP3 320 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
La Mega Radio 90s, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Ondacero Granada culture, news UNKNOWN
Radio Almaina 64kbps community radio, freedom OGG 64 kbps
Radio Cehel Albuñol flamenco, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alhendín FM music MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol 00s, 80s MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Alhama de Granada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Cervantes
Casa museo Federico Garcia Lorca
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
Centro de Interpretación Histórico
La Tahona
Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero
Museo Casa Natal Federico García Lorca
Museo de Artes y Costumbres
Museo de los Verdiales
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 Alhama de Granada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Pinos Puente0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Moraleda de Zafayona0.0

Farmers Markets in Alhama de Granada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barato de Vélez-Málaga
Country Farmers Market
Flea Market - Domingo Sunday
Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays)
Mercadillo de Loja
Mercadillo Municipal
Mercadillos
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday C Guilermo Perez
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday Calle La Pava
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
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Nerja Market

Hotels in Alhama de Granada

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baños Árabes Balneario de Alhama
El Ventorro
Los Caños de la Alcaicería

Restaurants in Alhama de Granada

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andaluz

Cafes in Alhama de Granada

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Bohème

Monuments in Alhama de Granada

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnación
Torre de la Solana
Torre del Hoyo

Castles in Alhama de Granada

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Alhama de Granada

Clinics in Alhama de Granada

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Alhama de Granada

Gas Stations in Alhama de Granada

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Juan Pérez Casero

Breweries in Alhama de Granada

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craft Beer Garage

Stadiums & Teams in Alhama de Granada

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alhama de Granada

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 Alhama de Granada

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 Alhama de Granada

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de los Ángeles
Iglesia Convento de San Diego
Iglesia del Carmen
Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnación

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 Alhama de Granada

What is the population of Alhama de Granada?

Alhama de Granada has a population of 6,080 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 309.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alhama de Granada 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 Alhama de Granada?

Alhama de Granada 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 Alhama de Granada?

There are 462 business establishments in the area.

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