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Breña Baja, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Breña Baja is a small town in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 4,245. Elevation: 1,768 ft (539 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,245 Population 261/sq mi density
1,768 ft Elevation 539 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.5 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary 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 Breña Baja

Breña Baja

Breña Baja is a municipality on the eastern side of the island of La Palma, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The ayuntamiento is in the town of San José with an elevation of 300 m. Until the 17th century, the area was known as Breña, but was then divided into Breña Alta and Breña Baja.

People

Population4,245
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density261/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Population4,245
Population Density261 / sq mi
Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Coordinates28.6301°, -17.7895°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.5 inches (394 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Breña Baja

Breña Baja is a small town in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 4,245. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet (539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Breña Baja has a population of 4,245 with a density of 261 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,245
Total Population
261
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
16.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Breña Baja vs Spain Average

The median household income in Breña Baja is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 323 business establishments.

Income: Breña Baja vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Breña Baja

Breña Baja has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Feb (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 15.7° / 21° 39.7
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 15.4° / 20.9° 49.6
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 15.8° / 21.4° 24.7
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 16.4° / 22° 17.6
May 20.2°C / 68°F 17.6° / 22.9° 4.4
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.3° 2.4
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 20.8° / 25.6° 1.0
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 21.7° / 26.6° 2.7
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 21.5° / 26.7° 11.6
Oct 23°C / 73°F 20.3° / 25.8° 45.7
Nov 21°C / 70°F 18.4° / 23.6° 56.7
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 16.9° / 22.2° 74.6
Breña Baja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Spain avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates28.6301°N, 17.7895°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2013.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 125 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 112 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 106 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 111 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 114 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 108 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 125 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 104 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 120 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 91 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 80 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 79 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 136 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 93 km
Sep 12, 1990 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain M3.3 88 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 92 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km N of San Juan de la Rambla, Spain M3.1 112 km
Jun 7, 1990 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M3.1 93 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain M3.1 109 km
May 11, 2004 3 km SSW of Icod de los Vinos, Spain M3.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m 76 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 8 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 103 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Breña Baja has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Breña Baja

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Buracas
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Montaña
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Montaña
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Montaña
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Museums in Breña Baja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benehauno - Centro de interpretación de petroglifos
Casa Luján
Casa Museo del Vino
Centro de Interpretación de la Bajada de la Virgen
Centro de Visitantes del Parque Arqueológico de El Tendal
Destilerías Aldea
El Museo de la Educación “Germán González González”
espacio de arte
Las Hilanderas Museo de Seda
Museo Arqueológico Benahorita
Museo Camarin de la Virgen de las Nieves
Museo Casa Roja
Museo de Interpretación del Gofio (MIGO)
Museo de la Fiesta de las Cruces
Museo del Mojo
Museo del Platano
Museo del Puro Palmero
Museo etnografico
Museo Insular de Bellas Artes, Ciencias Naturales y Etnografía
Museo Naval (Barco)
Parque Arqueologico de Belmaco
Urcéolo
Volcanic Caves Interpretation Center "Caños de Fuego"

Libraries in Breña Baja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Internacional en Lengua Alemana BILA0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alonso Pérez Díaz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Barlovento0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Teatro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Real Sociedad Cosmológica0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal de Puntagorda0.0
Casa Cultura0.0
Hemeroteca Juan Régulo Pérez0.0

Farmers Markets in Breña Baja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado de Breña Alta
Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artensanal
Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artesanal El Paso
Mercadillo Municipal de Puntallana
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma
Plaza de Sotomayor

Hotels in Breña Baja

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Brena Gardens
Aparthotel Brena Gardens
Apartments Hotel Los Molinos

Restaurants in Breña Baja

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Pancho

Breweries in Breña Baja

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Isla Verde

Stadiums & Teams in Breña Baja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Breña Baja

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Palma AirportSPCMedium Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Breña Baja

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Alzheimer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Breña Baja

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cruz de la Pavona
Parroquia de San Isidro

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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 Breña Baja

What is the population of Breña Baja?

Breña Baja has a population of 4,245 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Breña Baja 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 Breña Baja?

Breña Baja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.5 inches.

How is the job market in Breña Baja?

There are 323 business establishments in the area.

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