Castañares de Rioja, Spain

La Rioja · Spain

Castañares de Rioja is a small town in La Rioja, Spain with a population of 385. Elevation: 1,781 ft (543 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

385 Population 20/sq mi density
1,781 ft Elevation 543 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone

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People

Population385
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Population385
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Coordinates42.5125°, -2.9315°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceLa Rioja
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Castañares de Rioja

Castañares de Rioja is a small town in Spain (La Rioja) with a population of 385. The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet (543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castañares de Rioja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates42.5125°N, 2.9315°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Spain avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 10, 2017.

Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 123 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 88 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 94 km
Apr 13, 1994 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain M4.4 96 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 121 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 102 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 149 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 95 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 100 km
Mar 10, 2017 Pyrenees M4.1 109 km
Mar 18, 2002 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain M4.1 97 km
Sep 18, 2004 6 km NNE of Lizoáin, Spain M4.0 129 km
Oct 3, 1999 5 km S of Lesaka, Spain M3.9 126 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 96 km
Nov 10, 2002 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain M3.9 109 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 138 km
Feb 25, 1996 2 km E of Goñi, Spain M3.9 95 km
Jun 19, 1990 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain M3.8 111 km
Apr 1, 1990 5 km W of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M3.8 144 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Castañares de Rioja has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Castañares de Rioja

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Rural Agrupado Valle Oja-Tirón - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castañares de Rioja

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vitoria local news UNKNOWN

Museums in Castañares de Rioja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodegas de Remelluri
Centro de Interpretación del antiguo Campo de Concentración Miranda de Ebro
Dinastía Vivanco
Dinastía Vivanco
El Torreón
Museo Catedralicio
Museo de la Cofradía de la Santa Vera Cruz de los Disciplinantes
Museo del Ferrocarril III Generaciones
Museo Etnográfico de Peñacerrada
Museo Histórico Arqueológico Najerillense
Museo Vivanco de la cultura del vino
Palacio de los Marqueses de San Nicolás
Torre del Reloj

Libraries in Castañares de Rioja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca municipal "Casa de Trastámara"0.0
Casa de la Cultura - Biblioteca0.0
Las Escuelitas0.0

Farmers Markets in Castañares de Rioja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercado de Abastos

Stadiums & Teams in Castañares de Rioja

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Castañares de Rioja

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Punto de Nieve Santa Inés 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de Esquí Valle del Sol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Castañares de Rioja

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgos AirportRGSMedium Airport
Logroño-Agoncillo AirportRJLMedium Airport
Vitoria AirportVITMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de Bureba-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Torcuato-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Treviño-Small Airport
Aeródromo Forestal "La Fonfría"-Small Airport
Base Aérea Las Navas-Small Airport
Base de Bomberos del Amogable-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo de Oteo-Small Airport
Fresno de Losa Airstrip-Small Airport
Garray Airfield-Small Airport
Zalduendo ULM-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castañares de Rioja

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de nuestra Señora de la Natividad

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 Castañares de Rioja

What is the population of Castañares de Rioja?

Castañares de Rioja has a population of 385 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castañares de Rioja?

Castañares de Rioja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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