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Besalú, Spain
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Besalú is a small town in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 2,213. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 2,213 |
| Population Density | 420 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1989°, 2.6995° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Catalonia |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Besalú
Besalú is a small town in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 2,213. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Besalú vs Spain Average
Income: Besalú vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Besalú
Besalú has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1989°N, 2.6995°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in |
Besalú has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Besalú
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institut Escola Salvador Vilarrasa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Besalú
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEKNO1 (FR) | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Xtra FM | music, santa cristina d'aro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (128k) | funk, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio DOS 84 | 2000s, 70's | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Xtra 106.3 (US) | sports | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Ràdio Platja d'Aro | music, platja d'aro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Palafrugell | local information, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| El 9 FM | granollers | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio Vilablareix | vilablareix | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital | pals | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nova Radio Lloret | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| staronlineradio | 70s disco, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (320k) | funk, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio Olot | olot | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTS Perpignan (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Besalú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiga màquina de Vapor | ||||
| Banys Àrabs | ||||
| CaixaForum Girona | ||||
| Can Santamaria | ||||
| Casa Museu Can Trincheria | ||||
| Centre Bonastruc ça Porta | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine La Verneda | ||||
| Cinema Museum | ||||
| Església de Sant Pere de Galligants | ||||
| Espai Cràter | ||||
| Estació de Mata de l'antic Tren Pinxo de Banyoles | ||||
| Estría de Rebost | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mémoire André Abet | ||||
| Micro-musée de la Mine | ||||
| Mobles Terrades | ||||
| Musée médiéval | ||||
| Museu Arqueològic | ||||
| Museu bíblic | ||||
| Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya | ||||
| Museu d'arqueologia subaquàtica de Catalunya | ||||
| Museu d'Art | ||||
| Museu d'Art de Girona - Farmàcia de L'Hospital Santa Caterina | ||||
| Museu d'Història de la Ciutat | ||||
| Museu d'Història dels Jueus | ||||
| Museu Darder | ||||
| Museu de l'Aigua | ||||
| Museu de l’Embotit | ||||
| Museu de la Catedral | ||||
| Museu de la Garrotxa | ||||
| Museu dels Sants | ||||
| Museu dels Volcans | ||||
| Museu Etnològic Lluís Sidera | ||||
| Museu Memorial de l'Exili | ||||
| Parc de les Coves Prehistòriques de Serinyà | ||||
| Soldat de Plom Girona | ||||
| The international Circus Palace |
Libraries in Besalú
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arxiu Local | 0.0 | |||||
| Aula de lectura Modest Prats | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibilioteca Escolar Escola Marta Mata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Antònia Adroher | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carles Rahola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Colldegria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comarcal del Pla de l'Estany (Mata - Porqueres) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Col·legi d'Advocats | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de L'Arxiu Històric de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de L'Arxiu Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de l'associació de veïns de Pedret | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de L'Escola de l'Esplai | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de l'Hospital DR.Josep Trueta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de L'Hospital J. Trueta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de L'Institut d'Estudis Gironins | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de l'institut Montilivi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Catedral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de La UdG. Campus Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de La UdG. Campus Montilivi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la UNED-Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la universitat de Girona - Campus del Barri Vell | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Aparelladors i Arquitectes Tècnics de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del col·legi d'arquitectes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya. Dem. Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Enginyers Tècnics Industrials de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya i del Centre d'Arqueologia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museu del Cinema | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del seminari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eliezer Eljanan Schalit | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ernest Lluch | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escola Bosc de la Pabordia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar Montfollet | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Iu Bohigas | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca Joaquim Bauxell | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Just M. Casero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miquel Martí i Pol | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal d'Amer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Celrà | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Emilia Xargay | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca popular de l'ateneu 24 de juny | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública municipal Maria de Jonquers | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Salvador Allende | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sobrequés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitat de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Cartoteca de la universitat de Girona | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentació Europea | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Marià Vayreda | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Punt de lectura de Sant Narcís | 0.0 | |||||
| Punt de Lectura de Torre Gironella | 0.0 | |||||
| Sociotecta annexa Joaquim Franch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Besalú
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercat municipal d'Abastaments | |||||
| Mercat Municipal d'Olot | |||||
| Mercat Setmanal |
Hotels in Besalú
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Besalú
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Besalú
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Besalú
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Besalú
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Besalú
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Besalú
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Besalú
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Besalú
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Besalú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Prats-de-Mollo Senyor Voltor | ||||
| Dual lab | ||||
| Kuriona | ||||
| La Black Flag | ||||
| La brasserie de l'Ours | ||||
| Pochs | ||||
| Rispa |
Stadiums & Teams in Besalú
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Besalú
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallter 2000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cambre d'Aze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Quillane | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Angles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formiguères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puyvalador | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijanès - Donezan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Besalú
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large Airport |
| Folgueroles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | PGF | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub L’Estartit | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Foixà | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Llabiá | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Pals | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Viladamat | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | — | Small Airport |
| Air Galamus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de la Marrano | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Plateau de la Calme | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coste Del Palm | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Hippopotame | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Clos de Legua | — | Small Airport |
| Ampuriabrava Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol de Palafolls | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de vol La Puieda | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-Moià | — | Small Airport |
| Canterrane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | — | Small Airport |
| Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moià Les Umbertes | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montescot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nébias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puivert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sabadell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ste Léocadie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Torreilles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Besalú
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| el Sagrat Cor | |
| Ermita de Sant Esteve de Briolf | |
| Ermita de Sant Prim | |
| Església de Santa Fe | |
| Miqve de Besalu | |
| Sant Fruitós d'Ossinyà | |
| Sant Martí | |
| Sant Pere | |
| Sant Vicenç | |
| Santa Maria de Fares |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Besalú
What is the population of Besalú?
Besalú has a population of 2,213 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Besalú 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 Besalú?
Besalú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Besalú?
There are 168 business establishments in the area.