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Cheles, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Cheles is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 1,313. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,313 Population 5/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.7 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

Population1,313
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population1,313
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates38.5123°, -7.2818°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (550 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Cheles

Cheles is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 1,313. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Cheles has a population of 1,313 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 257.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,313
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
257.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cheles vs Spain Average

The median household income in Cheles is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Cheles vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cheles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area257.8 sq mi (667.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates38.5123°N, 7.2818°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 90 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 58 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 66 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 63 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 124 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 64 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 86 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 37 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 60 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 43 km
Mar 16, 1990 17 km N of São Brás de Alportel, Portugal M3.5 145 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 92 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 81 km
Jul 19, 1997 3 km SE of San Silvestre de Guzmán, Spain M3.4 127 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 91 km
Dec 29, 2000 25 km E of Odemira, Portugal M3.3 139 km
Mar 20, 2002 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.3 83 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 87 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 98 km
Mar 4, 1998 24 km E of Odemira, Portugal M3.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Cheles has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cheles

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen de la Luz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cheles

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vida (Weslaco, TX; EUA) (US) talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Cadena SER Extremadura - AAC+ 96 kbps
Rádio Planície - 92.8 FM (PT) - MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Elvas (PT) - MP3 128 kbps
Ondacero Badajo - UNKNOWN

Museums in Cheles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Inquisição - Centro Interativo da História Judaica
Casa do Barro
Consorcio Museo Etnográfico Extremeño "González Santana"
Museu da Luz
Museu do Fresco
Museu Megalítico José Maria da Fonseca
Observatório do Lago Alqueva

Libraries in Cheles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Municipal "Carlos Barreto Hernández"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Manuel Pacheco0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Hilario López Monroy"0.0

Farmers Markets in Cheles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Abastos

Cafes in Cheles

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balcon de Alqueva

Castles in Cheles

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palacio de los Condes de Via-Manuel

Clinics in Cheles

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico

Breweries in Cheles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jara

Stadiums & Teams in Cheles

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cheles

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Badajoz AirportBJZMedium Airport
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Évora Airfield-Medium Airport
Aerodromo de Monforte-Small Airport
Arraiolos Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Beja Civil Airfield UL-Small Airport
Campinho Airfield UL-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño-Small Airport
Cano-Small Airport
Cerieira Airfield-Small Airport
El Manantío Airfield-Small Airport
Herdade da Lentisca Airstrip-Small Airport
Herdade do Esporão-Small Airport
Monte de Freixial Airstrip-Small Airport
Morante Airfield-Small Airport
Nossa Senhora de Machede Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista da Adiça-Small Airport
Pista da Barragem do Maranhão-Small Airport
Pista do Monte das Tezas-Small Airport
Pista Forestal Valdelamusa-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cheles

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Paz
Iglesia de la Purísima 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 Cheles

What is the population of Cheles?

Cheles has a population of 1,313 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 257.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cheles 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 Cheles?

Cheles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cheles?

There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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