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Carataunas, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Carataunas is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 206. Elevation: 2,408 ft (734 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
206 Population 4/sq mi density
2,408 ft Elevation 734 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
18.8 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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People

Population206
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Population206
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Coordinates36.9220°, -3.4083°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (477 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.3 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Carataunas

Carataunas is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 206. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet (734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Carataunas has a population of 206 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

206
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
56.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carataunas vs Spain Average

The median household income in Carataunas is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Carataunas vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Carataunas

Carataunas has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 0.9° / 13.1° 38.7
Feb 8.4°C / 47°F 1.8° / 15° 33.3
Mar 11.3°C / 52°F 4.7° / 17.9° 45.1
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 6.8° / 20° 43.5
May 17.8°C / 64°F 10.4° / 25.3° 29.1
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 14.9° / 31.4° 5.7
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 17.8° / 34.8° 0.4
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 17.8° / 34.4° 2.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 14.3° / 28.9° 28.3
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.6° 45.2
Nov 10.6°C / 51°F 4.8° / 16.5° 50.8
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.5° 43.8
Carataunas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Spain avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates36.9220°N, 3.4083°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below Spain avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,609 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 144 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 13 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 141 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 46 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 141 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 139 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 146 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 132 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 74 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 137 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 140 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 141 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 49 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 133 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 60 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 145 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 139 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 139 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 121 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 137 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 70 107 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 144 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 95 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Carataunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Carataunas

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
esRadio Granada culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Granada news, talk UNKNOWN
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Cope Granada entretenimiento, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Granada culture, music MP3 128 kbps
COPE Granada-Sta.Fe actualidad, cope MP3 56 kbps
Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº MP3 128 kbps
Radio sin barreras MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alhendín FM music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cehel Albuñol flamenco, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Almaina 64kbps community radio, freedom OGG 64 kbps
Ondacero Granada culture, news UNKNOWN
Cadena SER Granada culture, news AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Ilíberis music, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Albolote culture, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carataunas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula de la Naturaleza El Aguadero
Casa Condesa Torre-Isabel
Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon
Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca
Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca
Centro de Interpretación Almazara La Erilla
Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda
Centro de Interpretación de la Seda
Centro de Interpretación de la Seda
Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
Fábrica Azucarera Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Jamón Experience
Molino de Mondújar
Molino del Sevillano
Museo Casa Alpujarreña
Museo de la Miel Lanjarón
Museo del Aceite Andaluz
Museo del Campanario
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Parque de las Ciencias
Parque de las Ciencias
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Pre-Industrial Sugar Factory

Libraries in Carataunas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Almudena Grandes0.0
Biblioteca de Capileira0.0
Biblioteca de Carchuna0.0
Biblioteca de La Palma0.0
Biblioteca de San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Hurtado de Mendoza0.0
Biblioteca José López Rubio0.0
Biblioteca Miguel Hernández0.0
Biblioteca Miguel Hernández0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Ángel Ganivet0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Padul0.0
Biblioteca Municipal del Salón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Elena Martín Vivaldi0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Erizos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Francisco Ayala0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Cájar0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Cájar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel Hernández0.0
Biblioteca Santa Adela0.0
Biblioteca Social Libre Albedrío0.0
Biblioteca Social Libre Albedrío0.0
Centro Provincial de Documentación0.0
Centro Provincial de Documentación0.0

Farmers Markets in Carataunas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mecadillo Municipal
Merca 80
Mercadillo de Albuñol
Mercadillo de Alhendín
Mercadillo de Alhendín
Mercadillo del Zaidín
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos Antonia Sánchez Genot
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Mercado municipal de Carchuna
Mercado Municipal La Plaza

Breweries in Carataunas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alquimia
Alquimia

Stadiums & Teams in Carataunas

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes

Ski Resorts Near Carataunas

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 Carataunas

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
Alhama de Granada AirfieldSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Carataunas

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aurisen
Centro de Salud Carretera de la Sierra
Centro de Salud Fígares
Centro de Salud Poeta Manuel de Góngora
Centro de terapias naturales
Clínica Azahares
Clínica Doctora Ana Maldonado
Clínica Médica San Carlos
Clínica Pedrosa
Clínicas Doctor Olóriz
Clinique Vie
Ergos Rehabilitación Funcional
Ergos Rehabilitación Funcional
Medicina Estética Doctora Anastasia Cano
Policlínica San Miguel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carataunas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de Fátima
Iglesia Parroquial de San Marcos
Templo Parroquial de San Sebastián de Bayacas

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 Carataunas

What is the population of Carataunas?

Carataunas has a population of 206 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Carataunas 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 Carataunas?

Carataunas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carataunas?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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