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Benamargosa, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Benamargosa is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,547. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
1,547 Population 248/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.6 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 Benamargosa

Benamargosa

Benamargosa is a town and municipality in the region of La Axarquía in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 11 kilometres from Vélez Málaga and 46 from the provincial capital. It has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The natives are called Benamargoseños.

People

Population1,547
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density248/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population1,547
Population Density248 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates36.8350°, -4.1936°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Benamargosa

Benamargosa is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,547. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 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.

Benamargosa has a population of 1,547 with a density of 248 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,547
Total Population
248
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Benamargosa vs Spain Average

The median household income in Benamargosa is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Benamargosa vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Benamargosa

Benamargosa has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.2° 62.0
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 8.4° / 17.9° 55.1
Mar 14.9°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.7° 66.0
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.8° 41.4
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.9° / 24.7° 23.0
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.5° 4.2
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 31° 0.2
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.5° 2.7
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.3° 60.1
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.2° 77.6
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.8° 87.7
Benamargosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates36.8350°N, 4.1936°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,691 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 2, 2022.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 60 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 140 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 112 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 135 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 137 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 137 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 143 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 137 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 142 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 144 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 124 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 106 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 134 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 141 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 141 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 146 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 137 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 140 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 135 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 36 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 140 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 100 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Benamargosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Benamargosa

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
COPE Málaga MP3 96 kbps
Chocolate FM chr, dance MP3 192 kbps
Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] chr, dance AAC+ 32 kbps
Talk Radio Europe eclectic, news MP3 128 kbps
Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Malaga local news, news AAC 128 kbps
Gozadera Fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Sonaos fm 1980s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM entretenimiento, hits MP3 96 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network MP3 128 kbps
Radio Albolote culture, music MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol 00s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
La Mega Radio 90s, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Benamargosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar
Aula Museo de Geología Minerales y Tesoros de la Tierra
Basílica y Santuario de Santa María de la Victoria
Basílica y Santuario de Santa María de la Victoria
Casa Cervantes
Centre Pompidou Málaga
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
Centro de Ciencia Principia
Centro de Interpretación del Castillo de Gibralfaro
Centro de Interpretación Torrijos
Colección del Museo Ruso San Petersburgo Málaga
Contemporary Art Museum of Malaga
Ecomuseo Lagar de Torrijos
Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal
Imagination Museum
Musée Carmen Thyssen
Museo Automovilístico de Málaga
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Museo Catedralicio
Museo Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga
Museo de Arte Flamenco Juan Breva
Museo de Arte Sacro Abadía del Císter
Museo de Artes y Costumbres
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares
Museo de Historia Militar de Málaga
Museo de la Archicofradía de la Esperanza
Museo de la Cofradía de Estudiantes
Museo de la Cofradía del Cautivo y la Trinidad
Museo de la Cofradía del Santo Sepulcro
Museo de la Miel
Museo de la Semana Santa
Museo de los Verdiales
Museo de Málaga
Museo de Vélez-Málaga
Museo del Transporte Urbano de Málaga
Museo del Vidrio y Cristal
Museo del Vino
Museo Félix Revello de Toro
Museo Interactivo de la Música
Museo Molino de Hadriano
Museo Municipal de Semana Santa
Museo Picasso Málaga
Museo Taurino Antonio Ordóñez
Museo-Tesoro de la Cofradía de la Expiración
Museo&Tour del Málaga Club de Fútbol
Museum Jorge Rando
Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga
OXO Museo del Videojuego
Palacio Episcopal Centro de Arte

Libraries in Benamargosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aioreta0.0
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Auxiliar del Archivo Municipal de Málaga0.0
Biblioteca Auxiliar del Archivo Municipal de Málaga0.0
Biblioteca de Arquitectura y Bellas Artes0.0
Biblioteca de Arquitectura y Bellas Artes0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales Juan Antonio Lacomba Avellán0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales Juan Antonio Lacomba Avellán0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Jorge Rando0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Jorge Rando0.0
Biblioteca Manuel Alcántara0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Colmenar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey0.0
Biblioteca Provincial Cánovas del Castillo0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Alberto Jiménez Fraud0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Bernabé Fernández-Canivell0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Cuevas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Cuevas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Dámaso Alonso0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Emilio Prados0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Emilio Prados0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jorge Guillén0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jorge Guillén0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Manuel Altolaguirre0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Zambrano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Zambrano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Salvador Rueda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Fernando Guiner de los Rïos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Fernando Guiner de los Rïos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Pablo Picasso0.0
Biblioteca Pública Unicaja Pablo Picasso0.0
Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández0.0
Centro de Documentación de la Fundación Pablo Ruiz Picasso0.0
Centro de Documentación de la Fundación Pablo Ruiz Picasso0.0

Farmers Markets in Benamargosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimentación Las Flores
Barato de Vélez-Málaga
Country Farmers Market
Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays)
Mercadillo de Ciudad Jardín
Mercadillo de los miércoles Rincón de la Victoria
Mercadillo del Miércoles
Mercadillo, Miércoles Wednesday, Camino Viejo de Vélez
Mercadillos
Mercadillos
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday C Guilermo Perez
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday Calle La Pava
Mercadillos,
Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday
Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday, Av de la Constitucion
Mercadillos, Miercoles Wednesday, Camping
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1
Mercado de Atarazanas
Mercado de El Carmen
Mercado de Huelin
Mercado de la Merced
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Ciudad Jardín
Mercado Municipal de Bailén
Mercado Municipal de Pedregalejo
Mercado Municipal El Palo
Mercado Municipal La Palma
Mercado Salamanca
Otawa Flea market
Torre del Mar Market

Hotels in Benamargosa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Casa Garmen
Las Orquideas

Restaurants in Benamargosa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taberne El Mirador
Venta El Charco

Clinics in Benamargosa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Benamargosa

Banks in Benamargosa

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajamar
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Benamargosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Benamargosa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AntequeraSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LojaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
Alhama de Granada AirfieldSmall Airport
Base BRICA de CártamaSmall Airport
Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del TrabucoSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benamargosa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Virgen de la Milagrosa
Sta. Maria de la Encarnación

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 Benamargosa

What is the population of Benamargosa?

Benamargosa has a population of 1,547 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Benamargosa 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 Benamargosa?

Benamargosa 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 Benamargosa?

There are 118 business establishments in the area.

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