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Ceuta, Spain

Ceuta · Spain

Ceuta is a mid-size city in Ceuta, Spain with a population of 83,179. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
83,179 Population 4,876/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population83,179
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density4,876/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population83,179
Population Density4,876 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates35.8892°, -5.3204°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCeuta
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (647 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Ceuta

Ceuta is a mid-size city in Spain (Ceuta) with a population of 83,179. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Ceuta has a population of 83,179 with a density of 4,876 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

83,179
Total Population
4,876
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
17.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ceuta vs Spain Average

The median household income in Ceuta is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Income: Ceuta vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare16
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ceuta

Ceuta has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Feb (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 11.6° / 16.5° 96.7
Feb 13.8°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.2° 106.9
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.8° 91.0
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 14.1° / 19.4° 75.5
May 19.3°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.4° 24.9
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.4° 12.7
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.5° 0.6
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.1° 1.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.3° 15.9
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 17.8° / 23.2° 74.9
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 106.9
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.2° 99.2
Ceuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Spain avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²)
Population Density4,876/sq mi
Coordinates35.8892°N, 5.3204°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 146 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 128 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 146 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 137 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 147 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 99 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 146 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 140 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 126 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 107 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 141 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.7 147 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 66 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 144 km
Feb 27, 2004 5 km SSE of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 148 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 118 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 136 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 145 km
Apr 6, 2004 23 km NE of Targuist, Morocco M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 70 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Ceuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ceuta

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad de Granada UNED University - ,

Schools in Ceuta

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Luis de Camoens - - - -
Severo Ochoa - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Marenostrum - - - -
Colegio de Eduación Infantil y Primaria Ciudad de Ceuta - - - -
Escuela infantil «El Cornetín» - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ortega y Gasset - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Almina - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Abyla - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Maestro Juan Morejón - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Clara Campoamor - - - -
Centro de Educación de Adultos - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Agustín - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Miguel Hernández - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Lope de Vega - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Andrea Manjón - - - -
Colegio Santa María Micaela del Santísimo Sacramento - - - -
C.P. Vicente Aleixandre - - - -
Colegio Público Ramón María del Valle Inclán - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Siete Colinas - - - -
San Daniel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ceuta

3 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

Museums in Ceuta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi
Gibraltar Museum
Gibraltar National Museum (Natural History)
Gorham's Cave Complex viewing platform
Late Roman Basilica of Ceuta
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo del Revellín
Museo del Revellín
Museo Municipal de Algeciras

Libraries in Ceuta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Cristóbal Delgado0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Ceuta-El Morro "Miguel Ángel Blanco"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Delgado0.0
Biclioteca Pública del Estado Adolfo Suárez0.0
Centro Documental José Luis Cano0.0
Estacion del Ferrocarril0.0
Garrison Library0.0
John Mackintosh Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ceuta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras
Mercado de San José
Mercado Hotel Garrido

Hotels in Ceuta

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Gutiérrez
Hostal Plaza Ruiz
Hotel Ceuta Puerta de África
Hotel Parador La Muralla
Ulises

Restaurants in Ceuta

28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

100 Montaditos
Asador Los Jardines
Bar Restaurante La Barraca
Bar Restaurante La Cantina
Bar Restaurante La Peña
Bar Restaurante Rigoletto
Centro Gallego
Chiringuito Salamandra
Don José
El Lucas
El Plaza
El Puente
El Refrectorio
El Varadero
El y Ella
Esquina Iberica
Gran Muralla
Grano & Carbón
Hamburguesería La Perla
La Mafia se sienta a la mesa
Mariano Catarecha
Mesón Restaurante Alberto
Oasis
Pizzeria d'Amando
Pizzería D’Armando
Restaurante El Mentidero
Spoon Beach
Vips

Cafes in Ceuta

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería - Cervecería Pat & Chris
Charlotte
Da Vinci
Manhattan
Mizzian
Mona Lisa

Theatres in Ceuta

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro del Revellín

Monuments in Ceuta

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Llano Amarillo
Réplica de la puerta del antiguo Hospital Real
Sundial

Castles in Ceuta

11 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baluarte de San Pedro
Baluarte de Santa Ana
Castillo de San Felipe
Castillo del Desnarigado
Contraguardia de San Francisco Javier
Fortaleza del Hacho
Fuente Caballo
Murallas Reales
Revellín de San Ignacio
Revellín del Ángulo de San Pablo
Santa Catalina

Clinics in Ceuta

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Recinto Sur
Clínica Jaudanes
Clinica Septem

Gas Stations in Ceuta

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carranza
Disa
Moeve
Moeve
On 360
On 365
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Ceuta

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Cajamar
Cajamar

Shopping Malls in Ceuta

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Parque Ceuta
El Coso

Breweries in Ceuta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gambrinus

Stadiums & Teams in Ceuta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ceuta

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Sania Ramel AirportTTULarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
Aeródromo de La Ina-Small Airport
AeroSidonia-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ceuta

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de la Asunción
Ermita de San Antonio
Iglesia de los Remedios
Iglesia de Santa Teresa
Morabito Sidi Bel Abbas
Muley El-Mehdi Mosque
Parroquia De San Francisco
Parroquia de San José
Parroquia San Juan de Dios
Santuario de Santa María de África

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

Around Ceuta

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 15
Restaurants 29
Cafes 7
Bars 8
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Parks 19
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Ceuta

84 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Basílica Tardorromana de Ceuta
  • • Cueva y Abrigo de Benzú
🏖️ Beaches (14)
  • • Cala del Desnarigado
  • • El Tarajal
  • • Plage riffiine
  • • Playa Calamocarro
  • • Playa de Benítez
  • + 9 more
🏰 Castles (12)
  • • Baluarte de San Pedro
  • • Baluarte de Santa Ana
  • • Castillo de San Felipe
  • • Castillo del Desnarigado
  • • Contraguardia de San Francisco Javier
  • + 7 more
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Abrigo de Benzú
  • • Cueva de Benzú
🛡️ Forts (8)
  • • Batería de Pino Gordo
  • • Batería del Espino
  • • Batería y Cuerpo de Guardia del Molino
  • • BFortín y batería de la Palmera
  • • Comandari nuevo
  • + 3 more
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro Punta Almina
  • • Punta Cires
⛰️ Peaks (24)
  • • Arkab Ain Randa
  • • Bad el Mohfar
  • • Boquete de Anyera
  • • Chak Bad el Hayar
  • • Dahar Aïn Randa
  • + 19 more
🏛️ Ruins (13)
  • • Atalaya del Palmar
  • • Atalaya del Palmar
  • • Baluarte del Molino
  • • Baños Árabes
  • • Batería de Punta Almina
  • + 8 more
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Mirador de Beliones
  • • Mirador de Isabel II
  • • Mirador de la Batería del Espino
  • • Mirador de la frontera
  • • Mirador de la Rosa de los Vientos
  • + 2 more

🇪🇸 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 Ceuta

What is the population of Ceuta?

Ceuta has a population of 83,179 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 4,876 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ceuta 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 Ceuta?

Ceuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ceuta?

There are 73 business establishments in the area, including 29 restaurants and food service locations.

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