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Castilléjar, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Castilléjar is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,600. Elevation: 2,523 ft (769 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
1,600 Population 7/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Castilléjar

Castilléjar

Castilléjar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. It lies near the confluence of the Rio Galera and the Rio Guardal, approximately at the geographic centre of the Altiplano de Granada. According to the 2006 census (INE), the town has a population of 1,619 inhabitants.

People

Population1,600
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Population1,600
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Coordinates37.7170°, -2.6406°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (407 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Castilléjar

Castilléjar is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castilléjar has a population of 1,600 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 225.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,600
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
225.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castilléjar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Castilléjar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Castilléjar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castilléjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates37.7170°N, 2.6406°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 116 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 110 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 129 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 85 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 68 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 130 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 120 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 108 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 72 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 88 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 149 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 148 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 114 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 149 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 133 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 85 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 45 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 75 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 128 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Castilléjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Castilléjar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Los Ríos
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Hinojora
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Radio Stations near Castilléjar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Dial música en español MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial - Arahal arahal, español MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castilléjar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baza Arab Baths
Centro de Interpretación
Centro de Interpretación Cerro de la Virgen (Arqueológico)
Centro de Interpretación del Castellón Alto
Centro de Interpretación del Cordero Segureño
Centro de Interpretación del Río Castril
Centro de Interpretación Primeros Pobladores de Europa "Josep Gibert"
Ecomuseo de Castilléjar
La Cueva de los Cuentos
Molino del Duque
Museo "José de Huéscar"
Museo Arqueológico de Baza
Museo de Galera
Museo Interactivo Ciudad de Huéscar
Museo Puebla de Don Fadrique
Sala de Exposiciones Cuadras del Palacio
Sala de Exposiciones Gerardo Venteo

Libraries in Castilléjar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Municipal "Vicente González Barberán"0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Galera0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Balsa de Piedra0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Nueva Biblioteca de Baza0.0

Farmers Markets in Castilléjar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercadillo
Mercadillo de Baza
Mercado de Abastos
Rastro el Parador

Hotels in Castilléjar

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento Rural Victoria
Casa Don Elíseo
Casas Cueva Paloma
Cave Holidays Andalucia
Cueva Castilléjar
Cuevas Al-Qulayat
Cuevas de Avelino
Cuevas de la Paz
Cuevas del Torreón
Cuevas el Moral
Loft Carriones

Restaurants in Castilléjar

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar El Rincón
Bar Emilio
Pizzería la Cueva
Restaurante Antigua Estación
Salón de Eventos Nuestra Señora de Lourdes

Castles in Castilléjar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yacimiento del Castillo de Castilléjar

Gas Stations in Castilléjar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Banks in Castilléjar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural

Gyms in Castilléjar

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal La Tercia

Stadiums & Teams in Castilléjar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castilléjar

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Beas De Segura AirfieldSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castilléjar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de Lourdes
Ermita de San Isidro Labrador
Ermita de San Juan Bautista
Ermita de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción

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 Castilléjar

What is the population of Castilléjar?

Castilléjar has a population of 1,600 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 225.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Castilléjar 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 Castilléjar?

Castilléjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

How is the job market in Castilléjar?

There are 122 business establishments in the area.

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