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Atalaya, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Atalaya is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 338. Elevation: 1,726 ft (526 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
338 Population 9/sq mi density
1,726 ft Elevation 526 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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

Population338
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Population338
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Coordinates38.3333°, -6.4667°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Atalaya

Atalaya is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 338. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet (526 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Atalaya has a population of 338 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 38.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

338
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
38.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Atalaya vs Spain Average

The median household income in Atalaya is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Atalaya vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atalaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Area38.8 sq mi (100.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates38.3333°N, 6.4667°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 67 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 21 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 122 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 139 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 53 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 135 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 23 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 110 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 131 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 35 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 14 km
Jul 19, 1997 3 km SE of San Silvestre de Guzmán, Spain M3.4 131 km
Sep 10, 1993 9 km SSW of Utrera, Spain M3.4 148 km
May 23, 1992 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain M3.3 78 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 60 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 37 km
Jun 25, 1995 8 km SSW of Hinojos, Spain M3.3 123 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 35 km
Aug 15, 1999 10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain M3.2 90 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Atalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Atalaya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Extremadura
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Radio Stations near Atalaya

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Almendralejo MP3 96 kbps
radio rociana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Atalaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Zurbarán
Casa-Museo de la Cruz
Castro Celta de Capote
Centro de Interpretación "Fray Daniel"
Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Tradicional Extremeña
Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza de Tentudía
Centro de Interpretación de la Orden del Temple
Centro de Interpretación de la Vía de la Plata
Centro de Interpretación del Cerdo Ibérico
Centro de Interpretación del yacimiento celta de Capote
Museo Arqueológico Municipal
Museo de Alfarería
Museo de Historia de la Medicina y a Salud de Extremadura
Museo de la Capea
Museo Municipal
Museo Santa Clara

Libraries in Atalaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Cervantes"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Aniceto Samino León"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Gómez Sara"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Virgilio Gutiérrez"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Antonio Salazar0.0

Farmers Markets in Atalaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Fuente de Cantos
Mercado de La Parra

Monuments in Atalaya

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavaderos Públicos

Clinics in Atalaya

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico

Gyms in Atalaya

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal

Breweries in Atalaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Monesterio

Stadiums & Teams in Atalaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Atalaya

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Badajoz AirportBJZMedium Airport
Aeródromo de RoyanejosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ValdetorresSmall Airport
Aeródromo Virgen de La EstrellaSmall Airport
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo Casimiro PatiñoSmall Airport
Don BenitoSmall Airport
El Manantío AirfieldSmall Airport
El Molinillo AirfieldSmall Airport
El Moral AirstripSmall Airport
Monte de Freixial AirstripSmall Airport
Morante AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista do Monte das TezasSmall Airport
Pista Forestal ValdelamusaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atalaya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Isidro
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Camino

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 Atalaya

What is the population of Atalaya?

Atalaya has a population of 338 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 38.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Atalaya 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 Atalaya?

Atalaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Atalaya?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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