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Benaoján, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Benaoján is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 1,831 ft (558 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,661 Population 9/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.9 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 Benaoján

Benaoján

Benaoján is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Its surface area is 32 km2. The municipality is situated approximately 17 kilometers from Ronda and 116 km from the capital of the province. It is situated at an altitude of 524 meters. Its inhabitants are called benaojanos.

People

Population1,661
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Population1,661
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Coordinates36.7193°, -5.2522°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Benaoján

Benaoján is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet (558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Benaoján has a population of 1,661 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 187.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,661
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
187.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Benaoján vs Spain Average

The median household income in Benaoján is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Benaoján vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Benaoján enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area187.5 sq mi (485.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates36.7193°N, 5.2522°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 128 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 36 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 144 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 41 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 99 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 31 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 147 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 131 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 70 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 23 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 145 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 148 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 143 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 117 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 120 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 129 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 128 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 68 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Benaoján has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Benaoján

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuestra Señora del Rodario - - - -
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Radio Stations near Benaoján

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BeachGrooves Radio deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network Spain jazz, smooth MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campillos classical MP3 64 kbps
Radio Casares - MP3 128 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol information, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Radio Network España - MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella - MP3 128 kbps
SER Lucena - AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 exitos, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Benaoján

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bullfighting Museum
Casa Museo Don Bosco
Casa Museo Pedro Pérez Clotet
Centro de interpretación Vía Verde
Centro de Interpretation del Corcho
Ecomuseo del Agua
Lavadero de la Fuente Vieja
Molino Romano
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Fernando Centeno Lopez
Museo de Historia Local
museo de la castaña
Museo de la Cilla
Museo de la Piel
Museo de Ronda
Museo del Carruaje de Ronda
Museo del Queso
Museo Lara
Museo Parroquial
Museo Peinado
Museo permanente de los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal
Pedro Marin house
The Gallery.
Usos y Costumbres

Libraries in Benaoján

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Grazalema0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Emilio Prados0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal – Presidente Adolfo Suárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de El Gastor - Cervantes0.0
Biblioteka Municipal0.0
Nueva Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Benaoján

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos
Soho Market

Hotels in Benaoján

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cueva del Gato
Hotel Molino del Santo
Hotel Rural Los Pintores
Molino Cuatro Paradas

Restaurants in Benaoján

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asador El Muelle
Bar Stop
Cueva del Gato

Cafes in Benaoján

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Cantina

Train Stations in Benaoján

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benaojan-Montejaque

Gas Stations in Benaoján

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Benaoján

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Benaoján

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar Tres caminos
Cervecería 0 Grados
La bodeguita
Los Arbolitos

Stadiums & Teams in Benaoján

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Benaoján

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Seville AirportSVQLarge Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Antequera-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Utrera-Small Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"-Small Airport
Aerohíspalis-Small Airport
AeroSidonia-Small Airport
Base BRICA de Cártama-Small Airport
Hacienda de Orán-Small Airport
Ronda-Small Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Benaoján

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

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 Benaoján

What is the population of Benaoján?

Benaoján has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 187.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Benaoján 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 Benaoján?

Benaoján enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Benaoján?

There are 126 business establishments in the area.

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