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Cortes de Baza, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Cortes de Baza is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,354. Elevation: 2,300 ft (701 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,354 Population 6/sq mi density
2,300 ft Elevation 701 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
14.9 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 Cortes de Baza

Cortes de Baza

Cortes de Baza is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the Instituto de Estadistica y Cartografia de Andalucia (2020), the village has a population of 1,844 inhabitants.

People

Population2,354
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Population2,354
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Coordinates37.6551°, -2.7717°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (379 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Cortes de Baza

Cortes de Baza is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,354. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet (701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Cortes de Baza has a population of 2,354 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 380.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,354
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
380.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cortes de Baza vs Spain Average

The median household income in Cortes de Baza is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Cortes de Baza vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cortes de Baza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Spain avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Area380.1 sq mi (984.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates37.6551°N, 2.7717°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,438 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 M6.3 103 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 101 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 130 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 97 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 63 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 112 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 121 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 122 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 85 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 101 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 138 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 99 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 97 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 122 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 115 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 88 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 38 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 133 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 84 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 99 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Wettest

Cortes de Baza has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cortes de Baza

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sección de Educación Permanente Guardal
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santos Médicos Cosme y Damián
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Radio Stations near Cortes de Baza

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 Cortes de Baza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baza Arab Baths
Centro de Interpretación
Centro de Interpretación del Castellón Alto
Centro de Interpretación del Cordero Segureño
Centro de Interpretación del Río Castril
Ecomuseo de Castilléjar
La Cueva de los Cuentos
Molino del Duque
Museo "José de Huéscar"
Museo Arqueológico de Baza
Museo de Galera
Museo Interactivo Ciudad de Huéscar
Sala de Exposiciones Gerardo Venteo

Libraries in Cortes de Baza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Municipal "Vicente González Barberán"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Galera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Nueva Biblioteca de Baza0.0

Farmers Markets in Cortes de Baza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercadillo de Baza
Mercado de Abastos
Rastro el Parador

Restaurants in Cortes de Baza

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cervecería Navas
Mesón La Alhacena
Monasterio La Granja

Dentists in Cortes de Baza

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #11801784918

Banks in Cortes de Baza

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural

Stadiums & Teams in Cortes de Baza

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Ski Resorts Near Cortes de Baza

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cortes de Baza

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Beas De Segura AirfieldSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cortes de Baza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de los Antos Médicos
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación

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 Cortes de Baza

What is the population of Cortes de Baza?

Cortes de Baza has a population of 2,354 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 380.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cortes de Baza 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 Cortes de Baza?

Cortes de Baza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cortes de Baza?

There are 179 business establishments in the area.

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