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Antigua, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Antigua is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 11,948. Elevation: 863 ft (263 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

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C+ Fair
11,948 Population 103/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
5.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
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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 Antigua

Antigua

Antigua is a town and a municipality in the central part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. It has a population of 11,629 (2013), and an area of 250.56 km2. It is situated 17 km southwest of the capital of the island Puerto del Rosario.

People

Population11,948
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density103/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population11,948
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates28.4231°, -14.0138°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation5.6 inches (142 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Antigua

Antigua is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 11,948. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Antigua has a population of 11,948 with a density of 103 people per square mile, spread across 116.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,948
Total Population
103
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
116.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Antigua vs Spain Average

The median household income in Antigua is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 908 business establishments.

Income: Antigua vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)908

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Antigua

Antigua has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 87 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 14.9° / 20.8° 12.9
Feb 18°C / 64°F 15° / 21.1° 10.3
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.6° / 22.3° 10.0
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.2° 4.6
May 21.2°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.7° 0.7
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.3° 0.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 21° / 27.5° 0.0
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.9° / 27.9° 0.2
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.6° 2.0
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.4° 11.5
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 18° / 24.2° 12.7
Dec 19.1°C / 66°F 16.1° / 22.1° 22.0
Antigua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Spain avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area116.4 sq mi (301.3 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates28.4231°N, 14.0138°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 28, 2008.

Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 60 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 51 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 106 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 84 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 105 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 129 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 113 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 127 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 132 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 115 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 87 km
Jun 28, 2008 13 km ENE of Telde, Spain M3.2 132 km
Feb 13, 1998 71 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.1 150 km
Feb 2, 2001 37 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M3.0 111 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 92 km
Oct 1, 2004 20 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M2.9 128 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 103 km
Mar 3, 2002 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 103 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 99 km
May 31, 2006 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 7 km
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 77 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest

Antigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Antigua

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Llanos de la Concepción
CEO Antigua
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Radio Stations near Antigua

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HappyFM Fuerteventura musica latina MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Antigua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
5) Casa del Médico Blas Curbelo Guerra
Casa Alta
Casa de los Coroneles
Casa Doctor Mena
Casa Museo de Unamuno
Centro de Interpretación de Los Molinos
Centro de Interpretación Poblado de La Atalayita
Cueva del Llano
Ecomuseo de la Alcogida
Hospital
La Cilla
Museo Aloe Vera
Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de las Salinas del Carmen
Museo del Queso Majorero

Libraries in Antigua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo General Insular de Fuerteventura0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bibliotheca Municipal0.0
Centro Bibliotecario Insular0.0

Farmers Markets in Antigua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
6) Mercado de las Tradiciones
Centro Comercial Montecastillo
Mercadillo Artesani
Mercadillo Market
Mercado Agrario de Fuerteventura

Hotels in Antigua

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa La Molina
Casa Las Tinajas
Era de La Corte
Villa Spa Las Tinajas

Restaurants in Antigua

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonia
Casa Matosa
Casa Tino Matoso
El Artesano
El Molino
El mollete
Fidel
Labrador Steak
Los Girasoles
Nestor's
Ristaurante la Flor de la Antigua

Cafes in Antigua

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Colmado
Repshop

Monuments in Antigua

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ermita de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción
Ermita de San Agustín
Ermita de San Isidro
Ermita de San Pedro Alcántara
Ermita de San Roque
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Antigua
Parroquia de Santa Ana

Veterinaries in Antigua

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tobys

Gas Stations in Antigua

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve
Repsol

Banks in Antigua

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank

Stadiums & Teams in Antigua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Antigua

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
César Manrique-Lanzarote AirportACELarge Airport
Fuerteventura AirportFUELarge Airport
Devils of the Air RC Model Club AirportSmall Airport
Jarde AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Antigua

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Fray Andresito
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción
Ermita de San Francisco Javier
Ermita de San Isidro
Ermita de San Pedro Alcántara
Ermita de San Roque
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Antigua
Parroquia de Santa Ana

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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 Antigua

What is the population of Antigua?

Antigua has a population of 11,948 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 116.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Antigua 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 Antigua?

Antigua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.6 inches.

How is the job market in Antigua?

There are 908 business establishments in the area.

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