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Arenas del Rey, Spain
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Arenas del Rey is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,978. Elevation: 2,844 ft (867 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,978 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9580°, -3.8936° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Arenas del Rey
Arenas del Rey is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,978. The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet (867 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Arenas del Rey vs Spain Average
Income: Arenas del Rey vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 150 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Arenas del Rey
Arenas del Rey 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Area | 309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9580°N, 3.8936°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 65 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 101 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Arenas del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Arenas del Rey
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Educación de Adultos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Rural Los Ríos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Rural Los Ríos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arenas del Rey
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| esRadio Granada | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Granada | news, talk | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Almaina | community radio, free radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Cope Granada | entretenimiento, local news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Canal Sur radio Granada | local news, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| COPE Granada-Sta.Fe | actualidad, cope | MP3 56 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 Granada | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ondacero Granada | culture, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Cadena SER Granada | culture, news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Radio sin barreras | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arenas del Rey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Casa Cervantes | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Histórico | ||||
| Isla Verde | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Cueva de Siete Palacios | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres | ||||
| Museo de Nerja | ||||
| Museo de Vélez-Málaga | ||||
| Museo del Bonsai | ||||
| Museo Instituto de Amércica - Centro Damián Bayón | ||||
| Museo Instituto de Amércica - Centro Damián Bayón | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Molino de Hadriano | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Semana Santa | ||||
| Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga |
Libraries in Arenas del Rey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Cúllar Vega | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Cúllar Vega | 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 Federico Vahey | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Fe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Fe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Moraleda de Zafayona | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Salvador Rueda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arenas del Rey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barato de Vélez-Málaga | |||||
| Country Farmers Market | |||||
| Flea Market - Domingo Sunday | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays) | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal | |||||
| Mercadillos | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Almuñécar | |||||
| Nerja Market | |||||
| Otawa Flea market | |||||
| Torre del Mar Market |
Restaurants in Arenas del Rey
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arenas del Rey
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arenas del Rey
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arenas del Rey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Garage |
Stadiums & Teams in Arenas del Rey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Arenas del Rey
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 Arenas del Rey
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Antequera | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | — | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | — | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Arenas del Rey
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Almusalud | ||
| Centro de Reconocimiento Médico "Las Gabias" | ||
| Clinica dental Déntalos. Dr. España López | ||
| Consultorio Belicena |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arenas del Rey
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de la Virgen de Gracia | |
| Iglesia de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno | |
| Iglesia de San Sebastián |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Arenas del Rey?
Arenas del Rey has a population of 1,978 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 6 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 Arenas del Rey 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 Arenas del Rey?
Arenas del Rey 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 Arenas del Rey?
There are 150 business establishments in the area.