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Castelló d'Empúries, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Castelló d'Empúries is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 12,111. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,111 Population 614/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.6 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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People

Population12,111
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density614/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population12,111
Population Density614 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates42.2567°, 3.0745°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 12,111. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castelló d'Empúries has a population of 12,111 with a density of 614 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,111
Total Population
614
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
19.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castelló d'Empúries vs Spain Average

The median household income in Castelló d'Empúries is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 920 business establishments.

Income: Castelló d'Empúries vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)920

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.5°C / 47°F 1.9° / 17.1° 36.9
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 4.4° / 19.7° 18.6
Mar 12°C / 54°F 5.1° / 20° 51.3
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 5.7° / 21.8° 71.2
May 17.5°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.4° 51.2
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 14.3° / 30.8° 41.7
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 16.8° / 33.7° 34.9
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.2° / 32.8° 24.6
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 13.4° / 29.1° 60.9
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 11.6° / 26.1° 58.9
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.5° 55.8
Dec 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 18.5° 37.2
Castelló d'Empúries enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density614/sq mi
Coordinates42.2567°N, 3.0745°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 77 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 78 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 51 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 70 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 50 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 105 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 69 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 149 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 133 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 144 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 103 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 77 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 79 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 95 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 79 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 79 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Castelló d'Empúries has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Castelló d'Empúries

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut Escola El Bruel-Empuriabrava
Institut Castelló d'Empúries
Escola Ruiz Amado
Escola Joana d'Empúries
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Radio Stations near Castelló d'Empúries

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 (FR) techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra FM music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Radio DOS 84 2000s, 70's MP3 64 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Platja d'Aro music, platja d'aro MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Palafrugell local information, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan (FR) MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude (FR) christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 (FR) christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castelló d'Empúries

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL
Basilica Museum
Can Santamaria
Casa natal de Dalí
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Dynamiterie de Paulilles
Flour Museum
Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern
Gala Dalí Castle
Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries
House-Museum Salvador Dalí
Maison du Site
Maram
Musée Aristide Maillol
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu de Cadaqués
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu de l'Electricitat
Museu de l'Empordà
Museu de la Cadireta
Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses
Museu de la Cúria i la Presó
Museu de la Mediterrània
Museu de la Moto
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Museu Palau Solterra
Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden

Libraries in Castelló d'Empúries

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aula de lectura Modest Prats0.0
Biblioteca de l'Armentera0.0
Biblioteca Fages de Climent0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Just M. Casero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Celrà0.0
Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros0.0
Biblioteca Pere Blasi0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Miramont0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Català0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bilioteca Ramon Bordas0.0

Farmers Markets in Castelló d'Empúries

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Roses
Mercat
Mercat
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat municipal
Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit
Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu
Plaça de la Sardana
Plaça del Gra
Placeta de Pekin

Hotels in Castelló d'Empúries

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allioli
Hotel Canet
Hotel Canet
Hotel de la Moneda
Hotel Emporium
Masia Rural Ca la Caputxeta

Restaurants in Castelló d'Empúries

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cal Patufet
Canet
El Caliu
El Racó de Castelló
Emporium
Hostal Ca l'Anton
J.R.
La Bossa Mediterranea
Les Voltes
Portal de la Gallarda
Taverna de les cols

Cafes in Castelló d'Empúries

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taverna Silenus

Monuments in Castelló d'Empúries

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Convent de Santa Clara
La Casa Gran
Llotja
Llotja de Contractació
Palau dels Comtes d'Empúries
Portal de la Gallarda
Torre dels Carlins

Zoos in Castelló d'Empúries

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Butterfly Park

Clinics in Castelló d'Empúries

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària

Dentists in Castelló d'Empúries

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Salut

Bus Stations in Castelló d'Empúries

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #1722575450

Gas Stations in Castelló d'Empúries

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cred Empuria Brava
Esclatoil

Golf Courses in Castelló d'Empúries

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pitch & Putt Castelló Empuriabrava

Breweries in Castelló d'Empúries

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Albéricaine

Stadiums & Teams in Castelló d'Empúries

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castelló d'Empúries

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de Vol de PalafollsSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castelló d'Empúries

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correus

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castelló d'Empúries

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica de Santa Maria
Convent de Sant Domènec
Ermita de Sant Joan Sescloses

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 Castelló d'Empúries

What is the population of Castelló d'Empúries?

Castelló d'Empúries has a population of 12,111 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 614 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Castelló d'Empúries 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 Castelló d'Empúries?

Castelló d'Empúries enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Castelló d'Empúries?

There are 920 business establishments in the area.

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