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Chirivel, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Chirivel is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,816. Elevation: 3,432 ft (1,046 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,816 Population 13/sq mi density
3,432 ft Elevation 1,046 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
17.8 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 Chirivel

Chirivel

Chirivel is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

People

Population1,816
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,432 ft (1,046 m)
Population1,816
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation3,432 ft (1,046 m)
Coordinates37.5953°, -2.2684°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Chirivel

Chirivel is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,816. The city sits at an elevation of 3,432 feet (1,046 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Chirivel has a population of 1,816 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 137.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,816
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
137.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chirivel vs Spain Average

The median household income in Chirivel is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Chirivel vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chirivel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,432 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,432 ft (1,046 m)
Area137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates37.5953°N, 2.2684°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,149 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 M6.3 133 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 111 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 102 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 54 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 63 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 131 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 116 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 91 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 54 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 148 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 56 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 119 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 138 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 54 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 140 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 53 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 81 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 137 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 130 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 46 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Chirivel has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Chirivel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Cerro de la Virgen (Arqueológico)
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura del Agua, El Alporchón
Centro de Interpretación Primeros Pobladores de Europa "Josep Gibert"
Centro de Visitantes "Almacén del Trigo"
Centro Pérez Siquier
Museo Casa Ibáñez
Museo Pedro Gilabert
Sala de Exposiciones Cuadras del Palacio
Vélez regional museum Miguel Guirao

Libraries in Chirivel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Historico Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Balsa de Piedra0.0

Farmers Markets in Chirivel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Llanos
Mercadillo
Mercado Abastos municipal

Hotels in Chirivel

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Lorenzo
WC 24h Casa Lorenzo

Restaurants in Chirivel

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Lorenzo

Gas Stations in Chirivel

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autoservicio de Las Vertientes
Galp
Shell

Airports Near Chirivel

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Garrucha-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villa María-Small Airport
Aeródromo Orce-Small Airport
Beas De Segura Airfield-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones Airstrip-Small Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub Müller-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chirivel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia de San Bartolomé

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 Chirivel

What is the population of Chirivel?

Chirivel has a population of 1,816 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 137.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chirivel 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 Chirivel?

Chirivel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

How is the job market in Chirivel?

There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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