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Castell de Ferro, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Castell de Ferro is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,964. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,964 Population 115/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.2 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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About Castell de Ferro

Castell de Ferro

Castell de Ferro, located in the province of Granada, is known principally for its tourism, its agriculture and its conservation of traditional constructions. However, the beachfront is full of modern apartments.

People

Population2,964
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density115/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,964
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates36.7257°, -3.3550°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Castell de Ferro

Castell de Ferro is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,964. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castell de Ferro has a population of 2,964 with a density of 115 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,964
Total Population
115
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
25.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castell de Ferro vs Spain Average

The median household income in Castell de Ferro is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Castell de Ferro vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castell de Ferro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates36.7257°N, 3.3550°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,712 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 M6.3 123 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 31 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 135 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 139 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 37 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 121 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 135 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 118 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 144 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 111 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 125 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 116 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 143 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 79 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 132 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 31 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 112 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 120 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 119 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 70 111 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 123 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 74 km
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 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Castell de Ferro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Castell de Ferro

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sayena
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen del Carmen
Aulatorio Infantil C.E.I.P. Virgen del Carmen
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Alpujarra Costa
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Radio Stations near Castell de Ferro

15 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

Museums in Castell de Ferro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Condesa Torre-Isabel
Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon
Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda
Fábrica Azucarera Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Molino de Mondújar
Molino del Sevillano
Museo Casa Alpujarreña
Museo de la Miel Lanjarón
Museo del Aceite Andaluz
Museo del Campanario
Pre-Industrial Sugar Factory

Libraries in Castell de Ferro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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 Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Erizos0.0
Biblioteca Santa Adela0.0

Farmers Markets in Castell de Ferro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Albuñol
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

Hotels in Castell de Ferro

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Costasol
Hotel Iberico

Restaurants in Castell de Ferro

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiringuito La Rijana
El Paraíso
Mare Nostrum
Mesón El Bierzo
Playuela
Restaurante Costa Sol
Restaurante Il Lido
Restaurante La Brisa
Restaurante Lancemar
Restaurante Lecrín
Restaurante Teide

Cafes in Castell de Ferro

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar El Romeral
Caferini
Churrería Hermanos Martín Cara
El Mesón de Peña
Originals Café

Castles in Castell de Ferro

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castell de Ferro
Hornabeque de Castillo de Baños

Clinics in Castell de Ferro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Castell de Ferro

Dentists in Castell de Ferro

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #13124504123

Veterinaries in Castell de Ferro

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JabaVet

Gas Stations in Castell de Ferro

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Gasolinera Autoservicio - El Grupo S.C.A
Valcarce

Banks in Castell de Ferro

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural
Cajamar

Gyms in Castell de Ferro

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Castell de Ferro

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Castell de Ferro

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 Castell de Ferro

8 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

Treatment Centers in Castell de Ferro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de terapias naturales

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castell de Ferro

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Las Angustias
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen

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 Castell de Ferro

What is the population of Castell de Ferro?

Castell de Ferro has a population of 2,964 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Castell de Ferro 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 Castell de Ferro?

Castell de Ferro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

How is the job market in Castell de Ferro?

There are 225 business establishments in the area.

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