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Alija de los Melones, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Alija de los Melones is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 878. Elevation: 2,418 ft (737 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
878 Population 222/sq mi density
2,418 ft Elevation 737 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.1 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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Full City Profile

People

Population878
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density222/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Population878
Population Density222 / sq mi
Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Coordinates42.1387°, -5.8349°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alija de los Melones

Alija de los Melones is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet (737 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alija de los Melones has a population of 878 with a density of 222 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

878
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alija de los Melones vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alija de los Melones is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Alija de los Melones vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alija de los Melones experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 309 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates42.1387°N, 5.8349°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

May 21, 1997 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain M5.4 139 km
May 21, 1997 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain M5.3 135 km
Dec 24, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.1 144 km
May 22, 1997 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain M5.1 135 km
Nov 29, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.0 142 km
Jun 10, 2006 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain M4.8 62 km
May 23, 1997 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain M4.7 132 km
Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 68 km
May 22, 1997 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain M4.5 143 km
Oct 29, 1996 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain M4.4 143 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 69 km
Feb 4, 1997 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.2 142 km
Feb 3, 1997 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 142 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 125 km
May 23, 1997 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 143 km
May 22, 1997 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain M4.1 138 km
Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 108 km
Mar 31, 1998 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain M4.1 141 km
May 22, 1997 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain M4.1 144 km
Dec 24, 1995 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain M4.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Alija de los Melones has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Alija de los Melones

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Universitaria León (320) estudiantes, juanjitos OGG 320 kbps
Radio Universitaria León juanjitos, león OGG 320 kbps

Museums in Alija de los Melones

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aperos tradicionales
Aula arqueológica
Centro de Interpretación de los Campamentos Romanos
Centro de interpretación de los ríos
Fábrica-Museo de Curtidos
IGP de la alubia bañezana
MAEC
Museo Grand Central
Museo Imaginero de la Cofradía de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno

Libraries in Alija de los Melones

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal0.0

Restaurants in Alija de los Melones

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Alija

Cafes in Alija de los Melones

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black and White
La Rua

Castles in Alija de los Melones

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Alija

Gas Stations in Alija de los Melones

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Alixa

Banks in Alija de los Melones

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Alija de los Melones

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alija de los Melones

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí del Morredero 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Alija de los Melones

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
León Int'l AirportLENLarge Airport
Aeródromo de los Oteros—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Navianos de Valverde—Small Airport
Aerodromo El Busto—Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo de Astorga—Small Airport
Chozas de Abajo Airfield—Small Airport
Las Torres de Aliste—Small Airport
Rosinos de la Requejada Airfield—Small Airport
Villamarco UL—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Alija de los Melones

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Equitania Terapias Ecuestres

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alija de los Melones

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita del Cristo de la Vera Cruz
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Verísimo

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 Alija de los Melones

What is the population of Alija de los Melones?

Alija de los Melones has a population of 878 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 222 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alija de los Melones 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 Alija de los Melones?

Alija de los Melones has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alija de los Melones?

There are 67 business establishments in the area.

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