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Chelva, Spain

Valencia · Spain

Chelva is a small town in Valencia, Spain with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,986 Population 20/sq mi density
1,585 ft Elevation 483 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
15.2 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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About Chelva

Chelva is a municipality in the comarca of Los Serranos in the Valencian Community, Spain. Its name in Valencian is Xelva, but the local language is Spanish and not Valencian.

People

Population1,986
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Population1,986
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Coordinates39.7493°, -0.9968°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceValencia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Chelva

Chelva is a small town in Spain (Valencia) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Chelva has a population of 1,986 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,986
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
98.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chelva vs Spain Average

The median household income in Chelva is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: Chelva vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chelva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area98.1 sq mi (254.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates39.7493°N, 0.9968°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 97 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 95 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 38 km
Jul 25, 1998 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain M4.3 106 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 130 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 105 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 127 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 94 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 96 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 95 km
Aug 3, 1996 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain M4.0 90 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 137 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 126 km
May 30, 1991 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain M3.8 128 km
Aug 3, 1996 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain M3.7 83 km
Nov 12, 1999 1 km SE of Monóvar, Spain M3.7 147 km
Dec 8, 1992 2 km N of Carlet, Spain M3.6 69 km
Feb 4, 2004 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain M3.6 110 km
Jul 23, 2006 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 60 km
Jul 23, 2006 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in

Chelva has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Chelva

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alto Turia - - - -
Guarderia - - - -
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Museums in Chelva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almazara del Conde
Galáctica -Centro de Difusión y Práctica de la Astronomía
La Utielana
Museo Biblioteca Maestro Aguilar
Museo de La bodega Redonda
Torre del Cortijo

Libraries in Chelva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Chelva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Utiel

Restaurants in Chelva

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comidas Para Llevar Josema
El Neutral
El Rincón de los Pacos
Tasca Plazi

Clinics in Chelva

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Chelva

Gas Stations in Chelva

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in Chelva

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caixabank

Gyms in Chelva

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES #545485650

Stadiums & Teams in Chelva

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Ski Resorts Near Chelva

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación esquí Javalambre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de esquí de Valdelinares 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chelva

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valencia AirportVLCLarge Airport
Teruel AirportTEVMedium Airport
Aeroclub Alto Palancia-Small Airport
Aeroclub Gregal-Small Airport
Aeródromo Benagéber-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Casinos-Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal "Requena 2"-Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal de Ademuz-Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal de La Yesa-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Loma-Small Airport
Aeródromo Requena El Rebollar-Small Airport
Aerodromo Vistabella del Maestrat-Small Airport
Albalat de la Ribera Airstrip-Small Airport
Campillos Airfield-Small Airport
Casas de Juan Gil Airfield-Small Airport
Club Fenix ULM-Small Airport
Fuenterrobles-Small Airport
Olocau Airfield-Small Airport
Riola Agro Airstrip-Small Airport
Sollana Agro Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinajeros Airfield-Small Airport
Vicente Huerta Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chelva

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvario
Descansador
Descansador
Ermita de El Remedio
Ermita de San Cristobal
Ermita de San Cristobal
Ermita del Loreto
Ermita del Remedio
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

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Waterfalls
1
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 Chelva

What is the population of Chelva?

Chelva has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chelva 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 Chelva?

Chelva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chelva?

There are 151 business establishments in the area.

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