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Balazote, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Balazote is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 2,656. Elevation: 2,556 ft (779 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
2,656 Population 4/sq mi density
2,556 ft Elevation 779 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
15.9 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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About Balazote

Balazote

Balazote is a municipality in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It has a population of 2,412.

People

Population2,656
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Population2,656
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Coordinates38.8844°, -2.1518°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Balazote

Balazote is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 2,656. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Balazote has a population of 2,656 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 693.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,656
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
693.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Balazote vs Spain Average

The median household income in Balazote is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: Balazote vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Balazote

Balazote has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F -0.1° / 11.2° 21.5
Feb 7°C / 45°F 0.8° / 13.1° 25.0
Mar 9.9°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.5° 35.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 38.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.6° 40.5
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.1° / 29.6° 30.7
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.6° 8.0
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 17.4° / 33° 13.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27.1° 38.4
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21.2° 40.3
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.7° 34.6
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F 1.2° / 11.4° 29.3
Balazote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Area693.5 sq mi (1,796.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates38.8844°N, 2.1518°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 138 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 92 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 103 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 143 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 139 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 49 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 112 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 145 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 149 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 89 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 121 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 149 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 99 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 145 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 109 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 150 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 88 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 148 km
Aug 7, 2002 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 117 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Balazote has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Balazote

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CRA Los Llanos
Colegio Público Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Vía Heráclea
Escuela infantil de Balazote
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Radio Stations near Balazote

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Remember VIP Radio 90s, dance AAC
Remember4U 2000s, 90's AAC 192 kbps
Remember Vip Techno dark techno, deep techno AAC
AirmaxFM 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
AB95FM pop rock MP3
Radio La Roda local radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Balazote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colección Museográfica Libisosa
Museo Etnográfico de Tiriez

Farmers Markets in Balazote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos

Restaurants in Balazote

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante La Paella

Monuments in Balazote

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Templete

Clinics in Balazote

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Balazote
Consultorio Local

Gas Stations in Balazote

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Balazote

Stadiums & Teams in Balazote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balazote

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Casas de los Pinos AirfieldSmall Airport
El Bonillo AirfieldSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cuesta AerodromeSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozo Cañada AirfieldSmall Airport
RuideraSmall Airport
Terrinches Agro AirstripSmall Airport
Tinajeros AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Balazote

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balazote

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de la Granada
Ermita de la Virgen del Rosario
Ermita de San Isidro
Ermita de Santa Mónica
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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 Balazote

What is the population of Balazote?

Balazote has a population of 2,656 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 693.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Balazote 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 Balazote?

Balazote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in Balazote?

There are 202 business establishments in the area.

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