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Castellar de la Frontera, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Castellar de la Frontera is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 3,013. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,013 Population 25/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.7 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 Castellar de la Frontera

Castellar de la Frontera

Castellar de la Frontera is a town and municipality located in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, Spain. It is a medieval town within a castle.

People

Population3,013
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population3,013
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates36.3174°, -5.4541°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (753 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Castellar de la Frontera

Castellar de la Frontera is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 3,013. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castellar de la Frontera has a population of 3,013 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 118.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,013
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
118.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castellar de la Frontera vs Spain Average

The median household income in Castellar de la Frontera is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 229 business establishments.

Income: Castellar de la Frontera vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)229

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castellar de la Frontera

Castellar de la Frontera has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.5° 102.3
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 11.5° / 16.8° 98.9
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 12.8° / 18.3° 88.8
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20° 63.5
May 19.4°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.7° 26.7
Jun 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 9.4
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28° 0.6
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.3° 1.1
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.7° 32.7
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 17.5° / 22.7° 84.1
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 14° / 18.8° 114.7
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 12.4° / 16.9° 155.1
Castellar de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area118.4 sq mi (306.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates36.3174°N, 5.4541°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

767 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 145 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 136 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 102 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 69 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 74 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 86 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 140 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 47 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 35 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 22 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 133 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 121 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 86 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 97 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 81 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 41 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 65 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 95 km
Mar 19, 2013 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 18 km
Apr 26, 2018 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 27 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 93 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Castellar de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Castellar de la Frontera

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de educación Infantil y Primaria Tierno Galván
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Almoraima
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Radio Stations near Castellar de la Frontera

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Gibraltar (GI) british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTVCE AAC 258 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castellar de la Frontera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Blas Infante
Castillo La Duquesa
Centro Cultural Blas Infante
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de San Roque
Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi
Gibraltar Museum
Gibraltar National Museum (Natural History)
Gorham's Cave Complex viewing platform
Military Heritage Centre
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Fernando Centeno Lopez
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo del Istmo (Comandancia)
Museo del Radioaficionado
Museo José Cruz Herrera
Museo Luis Ortega Brú
Museo Municipal de Algeciras
Museo Municipal de San Roque
Museo permanente de los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal
Museo Taurino Pepe Cabrera
NILVA Enoturismo

Libraries in Castellar de la Frontera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Carmen Gil0.0
Biblioteca David Botella0.0
Biblioteca de Campamento0.0
Biblioteca de Guadiaro0.0
Biblioteca de la Estación de San Roque0.0
Biblioteca de Puente Mayorga0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Acelerada0.0
Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Cristóbal Delgado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Castellar de la Frontera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central José Riquelme0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Delgado0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner0.0
Centro Documental José Luis Cano0.0
Garrison Library0.0
John Mackintosh Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Castellar de la Frontera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gibraltar Public Market
Lonja puerto pesquero
Mercadillo de Sabinillas
Mercadillo de San Roque
Mercadillo Municipal El Piojito
Mercado Abastos Diego Ponce
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras
Mercado de Abastos de Facinas
Mercado de Abastos La Concepción
Mercado El Junquillo
Mercado Hotel Garrido
Mercado La Estacion
Mercado Provisional 20 de Abril
Plaza de Abastos
Rastro del Domingo

Hotels in Castellar de la Frontera

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Castillo de Castellar
Hotel Exe Castellar
Hotel La Almoraima
Hotel La Almoraima

Restaurants in Castellar de la Frontera

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Molino
Restaurante La Jarandilla
Santa Clara
Venta Carmen
Venta Carrasco
Venta Jarandilla
Venta La Cantina
Venta Santa Clara

Cafes in Castellar de la Frontera

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Bea
Gastrokook
Virgil

Theatres in Castellar de la Frontera

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal Andalucía

Monuments in Castellar de la Frontera

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuente Vieja

Castles in Castellar de la Frontera

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Castellar

Zoos in Castellar de la Frontera

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo de Castellar

Clinics in Castellar de la Frontera

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico de Castellar de la Frontera

Shopping Malls in Castellar de la Frontera

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galerías Comerciales Andalucía

Breweries in Castellar de la Frontera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Cortijo
Gambrinus

Stadiums & Teams in Castellar de la Frontera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castellar de la Frontera

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Sania Ramel AirportTTULarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La InaSmall Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"Small Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport
Lebrija ULSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada AirfieldSmall Airport
Trebujena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castellar de la Frontera

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia del Divino Salvador

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 Castellar de la Frontera

What is the population of Castellar de la Frontera?

Castellar de la Frontera has a population of 3,013 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 118.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Castellar de la Frontera 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 Castellar de la Frontera?

Castellar de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in Castellar de la Frontera?

There are 229 business establishments in the area.

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