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Arcos, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Arcos is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 1,823. Elevation: 2,749 ft (838 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,823 Population 32/sq mi density
2,749 ft Elevation 838 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.4 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Arcos

Arcos

Arcos de la Frontera is a town and municipality in the Sierra de Cádiz comarca, province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, Spain.

People

Population1,823
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density32/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,749 ft (838 m)
Population1,823
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation2,749 ft (838 m)
Coordinates42.2666°, -3.7546°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Arcos

Arcos is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 1,823. The city sits at an elevation of 2,749 feet (838 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Arcos has a population of 1,823 with a density of 32 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,823
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
57.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Arcos vs Spain Average

The median household income in Arcos is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 139 business establishments.

Income: Arcos vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Arcos

Arcos has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 548 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -0.3° / 7.3° 47.3
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -0.6° / 9.1° 35.0
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F 1.3° / 12.9° 44.1
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3° / 15° 59.8
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.1° / 19.2° 59.0
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 9.5° / 24.3° 43.0
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 11.7° / 27.8° 24.2
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 11.8° / 28° 18.9
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 8.9° / 23.3° 33.4
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.5° 62.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 2.6° / 11° 63.4
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 0.3° / 8° 57.4
Arcos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 289 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,749 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Spain avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,749 ft (838 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates42.2666°N, 3.7546°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Spain avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 2, 2008.

Apr 13, 1994 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain M4.4 86 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 65 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 72 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 115 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 112 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 120 km
May 31, 2002 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain M3.5 97 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 125 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 115 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 83 km
Jan 26, 1993 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain M3.3 145 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 104 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain M3.3 82 km
Sep 20, 1998 3 km ENE of Yanguas, Spain M3.2 121 km
Feb 2, 2007 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain M3.2 110 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 105 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 127 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 129 km
Jun 19, 2007 2 km WNW of Aras, Spain M3.1 118 km
Jun 17, 2001 3 km N of Villoslada de Cameros, Spain M3.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
August 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in

Arcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Arcos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional Príncipe Felipe
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Radio Stations near Arcos

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vive Radio MP3
Vive Radio Burgos MP3

Museums in Arcos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula Arqueológica Emiliano Aguirre
Aula Etnográfica
Burgos Industria
Burgos Museum
CAB
Cartuja de Miraflores
Casa Museo Isacio de la Fuente Martínez
Castillo de Burgos
Centro Arqueológico de Ubierna
Centro de Fotografía Histórica de la Guardia Civil
Consulado del Mar
La Casa de los Gigantillos
La Fragua
La Fragua
Marceliano Santa María
MUMO - Museo de Modúbar de la Emparedada
Museo Andrés Villa
Museo Benedicto
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Dinosaurios
Museo de la Radio
Museo de sarcófagos altomedievales
Museo de Telas Medievales de Burgos
Museo de Tradiciones
Museo del Bonsai
Museo del Carbón
Museo del Carnaval y el Gallo
Museo del Juguete
Museo del Libro
Museo del Retablo
Museo etnográfico y astronomía
Museo Histórico Militar de Burgos
Museum of Human Evolution
Territorio Artlanza - Félix Yáñez

Libraries in Arcos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Diocesano0.0
Archivo Municipal de Burgos0.0
Biblioteca Bookcrossing "El Potro" de Quintanalara0.0
Biblioteca de intercambio El Potro0.0
Biblioteca del Centro Cívico Río Vena0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gonzalo de Berceo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal María Teresa León0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Burgos0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Lerma0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria Federico Sanz0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Centro Cívico Capiscol0.0
Centro Cívico Huelgas El Pilar0.0
Facultad de Derecho0.0
Institución Fernán González0.0
La Maldita0.0
La Maldita0.0
MOSA - Biblioteca Castilla Y León0.0
Punto de lectura Paseo de la Isla0.0
Teatro Principal0.0

Farmers Markets in Arcos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galerías La Inmaculada
Kiev Market
Mercado del G-9
Mercado del Norte temporal
Mercado Sur
Montezuma Minimarket

Hotels in Arcos

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Molino de la Vega

Restaurants in Arcos

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

la Paradita

Gas Stations in Arcos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norpetrol

Banks in Arcos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank

Breweries in Arcos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cardeña
Cerveza Bajo Cero
Cervezas Virtus
Ring
San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Arcos

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arcos

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Arcos

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgos AirportRGSMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de PisuergaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de BurebaSmall Airport
Aeródromo FontiosoSmall Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Fresno de Losa AirstripSmall Airport
Madrigalejo Del Monte AirfieldSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Arcos

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Incognitia
Maz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Santa Bárbara
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel

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 Arcos

What is the population of Arcos?

Arcos has a population of 1,823 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Arcos 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 Arcos?

Arcos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arcos?

There are 139 business establishments in the area.

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