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Carboneras, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Carboneras is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 7,199. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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C+ Fair
7,199 Population 156/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
9.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Carboneras

Carboneras is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

People

Population7,199
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density156/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,199
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates36.9967°, -1.8965°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation9.3 inches (236 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Carboneras

Carboneras is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 7,199. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Carboneras has a population of 7,199 with a density of 156 people per square mile, spread across 46.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,199
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
46.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carboneras vs Spain Average

The median household income in Carboneras is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 547 business establishments.

Income: Carboneras vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)547

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carboneras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area46.2 sq mi (119.7 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates36.9967°N, 1.8965°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 146 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 96 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 28 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 81 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 64 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 91 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 112 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 136 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 133 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 109 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 124 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 45 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 78 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 130 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 80 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 144 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 102 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 92 km
Jul 8, 2017 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria M4.3 123 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in

Carboneras has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Carboneras

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Carboneras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de los Volcanes
Casa Museo La Canana
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura Argárica
Centro de Visitantes "Los Yesares"

Libraries in Carboneras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Poeta A. Jesús Soler Cano"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Poeta Antonio Cano Cervantes"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de San José0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vera0.0

Farmers Markets in Carboneras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Garrucha markt
Mercadillo de los miercoles
Mercado Ambulante
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Plaza de la Constituciòn
Plaza del Mercado de Abastos
Rastrillo
Recinto Ferial y Mercado Ambulante

Hotels in Carboneras

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alborán
CaSabah
Don Felipe
El Cortijo los Malenos
El Dorado
Hotel Arrecife Calagrande Spa & Wellness
Hotel Family
Hotel Real Agua Amarga La Joya
Hotel Senderos
Hotel spa Cala grande
Juan Carlos
Las Palmas
MiKasa Agua Amarga
San Antonio
Sol y Playa

Restaurants in Carboneras

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aguamarga III
Ajo y Guindilla
Alborán
Asador La Chumbera
Chiringuito Ana
Chiringuito el Jabegote
Chiringuito Manaca
Costamarga
El Garaje
El Pescador
Felipe
Gorasoak
Hong Kong
Juan Mariano
La Buena Vida
La Estrella
La Hoya
La Palmera
La Parada
La Plaza
La Villa
Las Palmas
Los Tarahis
Pizzeria Carpanta
Sagoni
Sol y Playa
Sopalmo by Maremonti
Sotavento
Venta El Molino

Cafes in Carboneras

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akaba
La mal criada
Las Palmas
Mira

Castles in Carboneras

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de San Andrés

Clinics in Carboneras

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #2291497516
Urgencias Carboneras

Veterinaries in Carboneras

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #5110467824

Gas Stations in Carboneras

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Carboneras

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Cajamar
Cajamar
Ibercaja
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Carboneras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carboneras

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo de GarruchaSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Post Offices in Carboneras

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carboneras

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San José

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 Carboneras

What is the population of Carboneras?

Carboneras has a population of 7,199 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 46.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Carboneras 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 Carboneras?

Carboneras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches.

How is the job market in Carboneras?

There are 547 business establishments in the area.

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