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Baza, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Baza is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 23,359. Elevation: 2,762 ft (842 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,359 Population 61/sq mi density
2,762 ft Elevation 842 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.0 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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About Baza

Baza

Baza is a town in the province of Granada in Andalusia, twice a former Catholic bishopric and now a Latin Catholic titular see as Basti.

People

Population23,359
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density61/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,762 ft (842 m)
Population23,359
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation2,762 ft (842 m)
Coordinates37.4907°, -2.7726°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (456 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Baza

Baza is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 23,359. The city sits at an elevation of 2,762 feet (842 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Baza has a population of 23,359 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 380.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,359
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
380.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Baza vs Spain Average

The median household income in Baza is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,775 business establishments.

Income: Baza vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,775

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Baza

Baza has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 261 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F -3.4° / 19.9° 25.0
Feb 7.9°C / 46°F -1.9° / 21.9° 11.8
Mar 9.7°C / 49°F -1.4° / 23.6° 48.2
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 0.6° / 26.1° 36.5
May 17.6°C / 64°F 5° / 32.2° 26.5
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 9.9° / 36.3° 10.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 15.3° / 40.5° 0.8
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 14.2° / 40.5° 2.8
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 9.4° / 33.3° 25.6
Oct 16°C / 61°F 4.7° / 29.6° 23.2
Nov 10.2°C / 50°F 0.4° / 23.7° 23.4
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F -1.8° / 21.5° 27.5
Baza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,762 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,762 ft (842 m)
Area380.1 sq mi (984.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates37.4907°N, 2.7726°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 90 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 83 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 117 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 100 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 46 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 103 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 94 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 132 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 140 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 92 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 101 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 120 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 100 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 106 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 96 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 50 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 106 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 88 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Baza has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Baza

Institution Type Founded Website
Euroactiva Formación College - Visit →

Schools in Baza

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Municipal de Atención Infantil Temprana Jabalcón - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San José de Calasanz - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria José de Mora - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pedro Jiménez Montoya - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Francisco de Velasco - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Jabalcón - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alcrebite - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ciudad de Baza - - - -
Escuela Infantil Municipal Dama de Baza - - - -
Colegio La Presentación - - - -
Centro de Educación Infantil Meditarráneo - - - -
Colegio Divino Maestro - - - -
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Museums in Baza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baza Arab Baths
Ecomuseo de Castilléjar
La Cueva de los Cuentos
Molino del Duque
Museo Arqueológico de Baza

Libraries in Baza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Nueva Biblioteca de Baza0.0

Farmers Markets in Baza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Baza

Hotels in Baza

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Grande
Cueva El Guindas
Cuevas Andalucía
Hostal Caché
Hostal Restaurante Los Hermanos
Hostal Venta del Sol
Hotel Anabel
Hotel Dama de Baza

Restaurants in Baza

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casabao VII
Cuevas Al Jatib
El Mallorquín
Hostal Restaurante Los Hermanos
La Catrina
La Curva
La Góndola
La Porcha
La Porchá "Bodegon Vino del País
Las Siete Fuentes
Los Tubos
Madre Espacio Gastronómico
Mesón Al-Ándalus
Mesón El Abuelo
Mesón La Bodega
Meson la Bodega
Meson los Moriscos
Restaurante 7 Monjas
Restaurante Anabel
Restaurante Dama de Baza
Restaurante Pizzería Don Frasco
Venezia
Venta El Olivar
Vino del País "El Burladero"

Cafes in Baza

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar El Milagro
Cafetería Bar Bali
Cafeteria Pasteleria Alameda
Casa Chico
Churreria Café Rincon del Poeta
El Zagal
La Dama
Saturno

Theatres in Baza

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Dengra

Clinics in Baza

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Baza
Policlínica Baza

Dentists in Baza

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cleardent

Bus Stations in Baza

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Baza

Gas Stations in Baza

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio BP Ciudad de Baza
Estación de Servicio Galp Baza
Estación de Servicio Nortegra
Minioil Baza
Moeve
Moeve
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Baza

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santander
Caixabank
Caja Rural
Caja Rural

Gyms in Baza

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equilibrio Fitness
Fitlife

Stadiums & Teams in Baza

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Baza

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 Baza

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo Orce-Small Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de Drones-Small Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Guadix-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baza

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de Santo Domingo
Ermita de Santa Rita
Iglesia de la Merced
Iglesia de los Dolores
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia de Santiago
Iglesia Mayor

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 Baza

What is the population of Baza?

Baza has a population of 23,359 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 380.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Baza 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 Baza?

Baza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in Baza?

There are 1,775 business establishments in the area.

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