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Arija, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Arija is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 198. Elevation: 2,776 ft (846 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
198 Population 96/sq mi density
2,776 ft Elevation 846 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.0 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
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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People

Population198
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density96/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Population198
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Coordinates42.9935°, -3.9450°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (787 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Arija

Arija is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 198. The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet (846 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Arija has a population of 198 with a density of 96 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

198
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Arija vs Spain Average

The median household income in Arija is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 15 business establishments.

Income: Arija vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arija experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Spain avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates42.9935°N, 3.9450°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 134 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 137 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 36 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 14 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 38 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 53 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 70 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 51 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain M3.3 131 km
Jan 26, 1993 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain M3.3 141 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 86 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 29 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 65 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 131 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 52 km
Feb 2, 2007 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain M3.2 124 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 83 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 44 km
Oct 15, 2000 7 km NNW of Armiñón, Spain M3.1 88 km
Jun 19, 2007 2 km WNW of Aras, Spain M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Arija has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Arija

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Población
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Radio Stations near Arija

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Mix FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Pakito FM blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Asón FM 96.4 actualidad, deportes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Argayo music, spoken word MP3 96 kbps
Radio Flow MP3 128 kbps
LA KALLE 88.8 FM AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Arija

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Casa del Pasiego
Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Rupestre
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura tradicional de piedra en seco
Centro de Interpretación del Embalse del Ebro
Centro de Interpretación del Ferrocarril
Centro de Interpretación del Monte Hijedo
Centro de visitantes Caminos de la Harina
Centro de Visitantes la Piedra en Seco
Centro Ornitológico del Embalse del Ebro
Domus Romana
Iglesia de Santiago
MitoCasuca de Anievas
Molino de Orzales
Molino maquilero "La Fábrica"
Museo Agrícola
Museo de La Vijanera
Museo del Petróleo
Museo Etnográfico Cecilio Gómez
Museo Etnográfico de las Villas Pasiegas
Museo Etnográfico de Polientes
Museo Lorenzo Pérez Arenas

Libraries in Arija

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Ricardo León0.0
Bibliotejo0.0
Casona de la Niña de Oro0.0

Hotels in Arija

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balneario de Corconte
El Capricho de Clemente
Hostal Mónica
Hotel Araz
La Piedra
La Pradera

Restaurants in Arija

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador Salon del Clavel
Camino de Burgos
Camping Arija Playa
El Puñao
El Torreón
Las Fuentes
Mesón Carloto
Mesón La Piedra
Mónica
Puerto de La Población
Restaurante Conchita
Restaurante El Escudo

Castles in Arija

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de los Porras

Clinics in Arija

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Valle de Valdebezana-Soncillo

Train Stations in Arija

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arija

Gas Stations in Arija

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Breweries in Arija

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Rudis
Cerveza Ibre

Ski Resorts Near Arija

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña Alto Campoo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arija

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgos AirportRGSMedium Airport
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de PisuergaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de BurebaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de VilloldoSmall Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULMSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo de OteoSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arija

46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Cristalería Española
Capilla del cementerio de Bimón
Capilla del Cementerio de las Rozas
Cueva de La Tía Isidora
Ermita de la Cabaña de Hijedo
Ermita de la Virgen del Avellanal
Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Humanos
Ermita de San Bartolomé
Ermita de San Bartolomé
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Valentín
Ermita de Santa Agueda
Ermita del cementerio de Corconte
Ermita del cementerio de La Población de Yuso
Ermita del Río Cavado
Humilladero de Pontecia
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Expectación del Parto
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
Iglesia de San Andrés
Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Julián
Iglesia de San Julián
Iglesia de San Julián y Santa Basilisa
Iglesia de San Martín
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
Iglesia de San Pedro
Iglesia de San Pelayo
Iglesia de San Pelayo
Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir
Iglesia de Santa Águeda
Iglesia de Santa Juliana
Iglesia de Santa Juliana
Iglesia de Santa Juliana
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena
Iglesia de Santa Marina
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Portillo de las animas

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Arija

What is the population of Arija?

Arija has a population of 198 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Arija 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 Arija?

Arija has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Arija?

There are 15 business establishments in the area.

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