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El Cotillo, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

El Cotillo is a small town in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 1,190. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,190 Population 9/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
5.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary 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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People

Population1,190
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain5.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,190
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates28.6826°, -14.0064°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation5.4 inches (136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About El Cotillo

El Cotillo is a small town in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 1,190. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

El Cotillo has a population of 1,190 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 129.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,190
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
129.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

El Cotillo vs Spain Average

The median household income in El Cotillo is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: El Cotillo vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Cotillo

El Cotillo has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 87 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 14.9° / 20.8° 12.9
Feb 18°C / 64°F 15° / 21.1° 10.3
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.6° / 22.3° 10.0
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.2° 4.6
May 21.2°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.7° 0.7
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.3° 0.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 21° / 27.5° 0.0
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.9° / 27.9° 0.2
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.6° 2.0
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.4° 11.5
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 18° / 24.2° 12.7
Dec 19.1°C / 66°F 16.1° / 22.1° 22.0
El Cotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Spain avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area129.5 sq mi (335.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates28.6826°N, 14.0064°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 28, 2008.

Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 54 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 48 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 138 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 64 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 87 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 120 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 101 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 127 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 133 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 62 km
Jun 28, 2008 13 km ENE of Telde, Spain M3.2 145 km
Jun 17, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.1 142 km
Feb 13, 1998 71 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.1 145 km
Feb 2, 2001 37 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M3.0 127 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 69 km
Oct 1, 2004 20 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M2.9 142 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 82 km
Mar 3, 2002 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 113 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 96 km
May 31, 2006 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 36 km
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 53 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
October 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Wettest

El Cotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in January to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Cotillo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público Tostón — — — —
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Radio Stations near El Cotillo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Atlantis Lanzarote — MP3 256 kbps
La Clave Stereo 93.6 musica latinoamericana, música latina MP3 128 kbps
HappyFM Fuerteventura musica latina MP3 128 kbps
LOS 40 Lanzarote — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in El Cotillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
5) Casa del Médico Blas Curbelo Guerra
Atlantic Museum
Casa Alta
Casa de los Coroneles
Casa Doctor Mena
Casa Museo de Unamuno
Cueva del Llano
Ecomuseo de la Alcogida
Hospital
La Cilla
Museo Aloe Vera
Museo de la Pesca Tradicional

Libraries in El Cotillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo General Insular de Fuerteventura0.0
Biblioteca de Playa Blanca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Corralejo0.0
Bibliotheca Municipal0.0
Centro Bibliotecario Insular0.0
Sala de Lectura0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cotillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
6) Mercado de las Tradiciones
African Art
Mercado Agrario de Fuerteventura

Hotels in El Cotillo

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cotillo House
Cotillo Lagos
Hotel Coral Cotillo Beach
LACASA Apartments Cotillo
Tao

Restaurants in El Cotillo

45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abundancia
Aguayre
Amarillo
Azzurro
Casa Andres
El Ancla
El Ancla
El Callao
El Mirador
El Roque de los Pescadores
El Takún
Food And Spirit
Funky Kitchen
Happy Cactus - Bio Shop & Vegan Food
Koi Sushi El Cotillo
La Cancela
La Capitana
La Casa Rústica
La Marée Haute
La Marisma
La Morocha - Parilla y Tapas
La Paelleria
Las Cazuelitas
Leo's Beach Bar
Los Piratas Casa Martín
Mana Café Dos
Marameo
Mavaricks
NaNa
ÖKEN bowls & sushi
Olivo Corso
Olivo corso
Pez Gordo
Pez Gordo Fuerteventura
Piedra Alta
Pitaya
Poké Cotillo
Punta dell`Est
Restaurant Sottovento
Restaurante Bar Acorralado
Restaurante Central
Restaurante los Pinchitos
Rojo Tomate
Santa Ana Del Cotillo
Teperino

Cafes in El Cotillo

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canela Café
Cannabis
Coco
El Arco
La Concha
La Paneteca
La Paneteca
Lolita
Mana
Pastelo
Piedra Playa
Triton’s Coffee Lab

Monuments in El Cotillo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje

Castles in El Cotillo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de El Cotillo

Dentists in El Cotillo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #766729746

Bus Stations in El Cotillo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Cotillo Bus Station
Parada Preferente de Guaguas "Pedro Hernandez Morales"

Banks in El Cotillo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank

Gyms in El Cotillo

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #5457851489
Lajares Gym

Stadiums & Teams in El Cotillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Cotillo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
César Manrique-Lanzarote AirportACELarge Airport
Fuerteventura AirportFUELarge Airport
Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport—Small Airport
Jarde Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cotillo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje
Ermita de San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia de San Martín

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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 El Cotillo

What is the population of El Cotillo?

El Cotillo has a population of 1,190 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 129.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is El Cotillo 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 El Cotillo?

El Cotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Cotillo?

There are 90 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

La Oliva 25,884 pop · 6.8 mi Corralejo 13,618 pop · 9.1 mi Puerto del Rosario 35,667 pop · 15.3 mi Playa Blanca 10,000 pop · 16.6 mi Antigua 11,948 pop · 17.9 mi Pájara 20,821 pop · 23.8 mi Yaiza 16,289 pop · 23.9 mi Tuineje 13,632 pop · 24.9 mi Mácher 1,065 pop · 26.5 mi Puerto del Carmen 30,000 pop · 26.5 mi Tías 19,849 pop · 29.1 mi San Bartolomé 18,517 pop · 32.4 mi Tinajo 5,228 pop · 33.0 mi Arrecife 61,351 pop · 33.9 mi
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