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Arafo, Spain
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Arafo is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 5,375. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arafo
Arafo is a municipality of the southeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands. The town Arafo is situated 5 km west of the coast town Candelaria and 22 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-1 motorway passes through the eastern part of the municipality.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 5,375 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.3397°, -16.4224° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Canary Islands |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.4 inches (391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Arafo
Arafo is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 5,375. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Arafo vs Spain Average
Income: Arafo vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 408 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3397°N, 16.4224°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 23 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 93 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | - | 20 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 23 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 23 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 91 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 140 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Arafo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Arafo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Andrés Orozco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arafo
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast FM Tenerife Spain | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| COPE Tenerife | magazine, noticias | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swing latinos FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Tenerife | news | UNKNOWN | |
| Cadena SER Canarias | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gente Radio | local news, magazines | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pimienta | - | MP3 | |
| La Diez Capital Radio | entrevistas, magazines | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Arafo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Lanzarote Museum | ||||
| Casa de la Castaña | ||||
| Casa del Carnaval | ||||
| Casa del Vino | ||||
| Casa Méndez Fonseca - Casa de los Balcones | ||||
| Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio" | ||||
| Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio" | ||||
| Casa museo la Siervita Sor María de Jesús | ||||
| Casa Museo los Sabandeños | ||||
| Castillo de San Cristobal | ||||
| Fundacion Cristino de Vera | ||||
| La Casona | ||||
| MCEDOCAM | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Casa de el Capitán | ||||
| Museo de Antropología de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Granadilla Abona | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos | ||||
| Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre | ||||
| Museo de las Alfombras | ||||
| Museo del Pescador | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Pinolere | ||||
| Museo Histórico Militar de Canarias | ||||
| Museo IES Cabrera Pinto | ||||
| Museo Lucha Canaria | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo Santa Clara de arte sacro | ||||
| Pirámides de Güímar | ||||
| Porcelain Museum | ||||
| Sala de Exposiciones |
Libraries in Arafo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico Provincial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 0.0 | |||||
| Asociación Cultural Skadix | 0.0 | |||||
| Asociación Cultural Skadix | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arico Viejo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CajaCanarias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de El Sauzal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la ESIT | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la ESIT | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Edificio Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Edificio Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de la Matanza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Las Caletillas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fernando del Hoyo y Laura Salazar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal La Corujera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tacoronte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal y Salas de Estudio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública del Estado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de la Villa de Candelaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Tomás de Iriarte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Viera y Clavijo | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Lúdico y Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Estudios | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Estudios Isabel Acosta García | 0.0 | |||||
| The English Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arafo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Market Tenerife | |||||
| Bitcoin Market Tenerife | |||||
| Centro Comercial San Felipe | |||||
| Food market | |||||
| Gambian Market | |||||
| La Rambla Azul | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo agrícola de La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal de Ravelo | |||||
| Mercado de La Laguna | |||||
| Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor de Fasnia | |||||
| Mercado La Abejera | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Estación | |||||
| Mercatenerife |
Hotels in Arafo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arafo
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arafo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Arafo
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arafo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arafo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arafo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arafo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agüita | ||||
| Agüita | ||||
| Cervecería La Herradura | ||||
| Cervecería La Herradura | ||||
| Cerveza Chutney | ||||
| Tierra de Perros |
Stadiums & Teams in Arafo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arafo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | TFN | Large Airport |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | TFS | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Arafo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Arafo
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Atlántico | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Protésico Sanitarias de Canarias | ||
| Centro de Salud Anaga | ||
| Centro de Salud La Laguna | ||
| Centro Phisioterapiya Canaris | ||
| Clínica Darias | ||
| Consultorio Local Afur | ||
| Eva fertility clínics | ||
| Fisioterapia 5 | ||
| Ivi | ||
| Miranza Clínica Muiños | ||
| Padrón ortodoncia | ||
| Quirón Salud | ||
| Varos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arafo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Cruz | |
| Capilla del Señor del Pino | |
| Ermita de San Francisco Javier | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Degollado | |
| San Isidro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arafo
What is the population of Arafo?
Arafo has a population of 5,375 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Arafo 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 Arafo?
Arafo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.
How is the job market in Arafo?
There are 408 business establishments in the area.