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Castril, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Castril is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,547. Elevation: 2,940 ft (896 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,547 Population 34/sq mi density
2,940 ft Elevation 896 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
16.6 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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About Castril

Castril

The Castril palace is a Renaissance style palace located in Sacromonte, a district of the Spanish city of Granada. It was built in 1539. Nowadays it hosts the Archaeological Museum of Granada.

People

Population2,547
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density34/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Population2,547
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Coordinates37.7958°, -2.7800°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Castril

Castril is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,547. The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet (896 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 16.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Castril has a population of 2,547 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,547
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
74.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castril vs Spain Average

The median household income in Castril is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: Castril vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castril 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 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates37.7958°N, 2.7800°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,328 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 M6.3 114 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 117 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 143 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 98 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 79 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 127 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 136 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 115 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 81 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 109 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 101 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 137 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 141 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 98 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 32 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 124 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 85 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 108 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 83 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 103 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°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) 2.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Castril has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Castril

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público Rural Campo del Rey - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora del Rosario - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Francisco Ayala - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castril

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 Castril

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación
Centro de Interpretación "Los Molinos hidráulicos del Río Cerezuelo"
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura de la Madera
Centro de Interpretación del Castellón Alto
Centro de Interpretación del Cordero Segureño
Centro de Interpretación del Río Castril
Centro Temático "Frondosa Naturaleza"
Centro Temático de Especies Amenazadas
Ecomuseo de Castilléjar
La Cueva de los Cuentos
Molino del Duque
Museo "José de Huéscar"
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares del Alto Guadalquivir
Museo de Galera
Museo Interactivo Ciudad de Huéscar
Sala de Exposiciones Gerardo Venteo

Libraries in Castril

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Municipal "Vicente González Barberán"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal y Centro Guadalinfo0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Galera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Castril

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal de Cazorla
Rastro el Parador
Recinto Ferial y Mercadillo

Hotels in Castril

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cortijo el Plantío
Pensión y Restaurante El Maño I

Restaurants in Castril

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hogar el pensionista
Julián
Pensión y Restaurante El Maño I

Gas Stations in Castril

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Egea
Repsol

Banks in Castril

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural

Stadiums & Teams in Castril

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castril

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"-Small Airport
Aeródromo Orce-Small Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de Drones-Small Airport
Beas De Segura Airfield-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Guadix-Small Airport
La Cuesta Aerodrome-Small Airport
La Perdiz - Torre De Juan Abad Airfield-Small Airport
Las Cañadillas Airfield-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Castril

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castril

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de la Merced
Ermita de Los Pedros
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Castril

What is the population of Castril?

Castril has a population of 2,547 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Castril 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 Castril?

Castril 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 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in Castril?

There are 194 business establishments in the area.

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