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Carratraca, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Carratraca is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 849. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
849 Population 14/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.5 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

Population849
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population849
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates36.8529°, -4.8200°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Carratraca

Carratraca is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 849. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Carratraca has a population of 849 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

849
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
60.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carratraca vs Spain Average

The median household income in Carratraca is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 65 business establishments.

Income: Carratraca vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carratraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates36.8529°N, 4.8200°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 114 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 132 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 102 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 66 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 54 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 141 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 139 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 71 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 90 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 107 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 144 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 48 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 103 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 103 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 137 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 147 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 90 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 102 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 20 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Carratraca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Carratraca

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
COPE Málaga MP3 96 kbps
Chocolate FM chr, dance MP3 192 kbps
BeachGrooves Radio deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] chr, dance AAC+ 32 kbps
Talk Radio Europe eclectic, news MP3 128 kbps
RADIOLE (España) música española MP3 128 kbps
Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Malaga local news, news AAC 128 kbps
Gozadera Fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro oldies MP3 128 kbps
Sonaos fm 1980s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network Spain jazz, smooth MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campillos classical MP3 64 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 exitos, hits MP3 128 kbps
SER Lucena AAC+ 64 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps
La Mega Radio 90s, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol information, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Radio Network España MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network MP3 128 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carratraca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa-Museo Marigloria
Centro de Interpretación La Peña de Ardales
Museo de Almargen
Museo de artes populares
Museo Municipal de Pizarra
Museo Municipal y Oficina de Turismo

Libraries in Carratraca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "María Sagredo"0.0
Edificio Los Verdiales0.0

Farmers Markets in Carratraca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in Carratraca

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balneario de Carratraca
Finca Solmark
Hotel Cortijo San Antonio

Restaurants in Carratraca

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Mesa
Venta El Martillo
Venta El Trillo

Cafes in Carratraca

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar "La Mesa"

Gas Stations in Carratraca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Arroyo de las Cañas

Banks in Carratraca

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Carratraca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Gaitanejo

Stadiums & Teams in Carratraca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carratraca

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Aeródromo de AntequeraSmall Airport
Aeródromo de ÉcijaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LojaSmall Airport
Alhama de Granada AirfieldSmall Airport
Base BRICA de CártamaSmall Airport
Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del TrabucoSmall Airport
Ecija 2 private airfieldSmall Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu AirfieldSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carratraca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de la Salud

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 Carratraca

What is the population of Carratraca?

Carratraca has a population of 849 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Carratraca 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 Carratraca?

Carratraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

How is the job market in Carratraca?

There are 65 business establishments in the area.

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