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Carcelén, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Carcelén is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 669. Elevation: 3,022 ft (921 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 13/sq mi density
3,022 ft Elevation 921 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population669
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Population669
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Coordinates39.1020°, -1.3088°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Carcelén

Carcelén is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet (921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Carcelén has a population of 669 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

669
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
52.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carcelén vs Spain Average

The median household income in Carcelén is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Carcelén vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carcelén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Area52.8 sq mi (136.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates39.1020°N, 1.3088°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 104 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 135 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 120 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 118 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 140 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 103 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 140 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 148 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 149 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 42 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 111 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 118 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 118 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 136 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 108 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 77 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 149 km
Aug 7, 2002 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 146 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Carcelén has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Carcelén

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CRA Los Almendros-Aula de Carcelén
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Radio Stations near Carcelén

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Onda Musical de Yecla dance, disco MP3

Museums in Carcelén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castillo de Almansa - Recepción
Museo Batalla de Almansa
Museo de Abengibre
Museo Iniesta (futbolista)
Museo y Oficina

Libraries in Carcelén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 20.0

Farmers Markets in Carcelén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central

Restaurants in Carcelén

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar - Restaurante Piscina de Carcelen

Cafes in Carcelén

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar - Cafeteria Casa Matias

Theatres in Carcelén

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Nave
Salón Cultural "La Nave"

Castles in Carcelén

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo del Conde de Casal

Airports Near Carcelén

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
Aeródromo BenagéberSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CasinosSmall Airport
Aeródromo forestal "Requena 2"Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal de EngueraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La LomaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Requena El RebollarSmall Airport
Almansa AirfieldSmall Airport
Alto Vinalopó Biar BenejamaSmall Airport
Benejama ULSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo Bañeres de MariolaSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo Moixent-MogenteSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo YeclaSmall Airport
Casas de Juan Gil AirfieldSmall Airport
Club Fenix ULMSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
FuenterroblesSmall Airport
La Font de la Figuera AirstripSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozo Cañada AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinajeros AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carcelén

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita del Cristo de las Eras
Ermita del Santisimo Cristo de las Eras
Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol

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 Carcelén

What is the population of Carcelén?

Carcelén has a population of 669 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Carcelén 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 Carcelén?

Carcelén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

How is the job market in Carcelén?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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