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El Ejido, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

El Ejido is a mid-size city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 84,710. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
84,710 Population 917/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.1 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

Population84,710
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density917/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population84,710
Population Density917 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates36.7763°, -2.8146°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (306 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About El Ejido

El Ejido is a mid-size city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 84,710. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

El Ejido has a population of 84,710 with a density of 917 people per square mile, spread across 92.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

84,710
Total Population
917
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
92.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

El Ejido vs Spain Average

The median household income in El Ejido is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 54 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Income: El Ejido vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare13
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Ejido

El Ejido has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 253 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 0.6° / 18.7° 28.4
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 1.1° / 19.7° 12.8
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 1.8° / 21.8° 48.6
Apr 13.1°C / 56°F 4.1° / 24° 32.3
May 17.8°C / 64°F 7.2° / 29.5° 24.1
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 11.5° / 32.6° 8.6
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 16.7° / 36.1° 0.7
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 16.2° / 36.7° 1.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 11.7° / 30.7° 21.7
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 7.7° / 27.5° 23.3
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 3.4° / 22.2° 22.7
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 1.9° / 20.3° 27.9
El Ejido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.2 km²)
Population Density917/sq mi
Coordinates36.7763°N, 2.8146°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,497 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 148 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 68 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 11 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 142 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 87 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 144 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 148 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 131 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 139 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 41 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 29 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 140 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 14 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 142 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 148 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 145 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 142 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 148 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 103 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in

El Ejido has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Ejido

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Solymar - - - -
Colegio Público Punta Entinas - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Artero Pérez - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Santa María del Águila - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santa María del Águila - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Jesús de Perceval - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Andalucía - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Francisco Montoya - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Ignacio de Loyola - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mirasierra - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pablo Ruiz Picasso - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Teresa de Jesús - - - -
Colegio Privado "Liceo Mediterráneo" - - - -
Colegio Concertado Divina Infantita - - - -
Escuela de Adultos "Pablo Freire" - - - -
Autoescuela Benavides - - - -
Colegio Privado "SEK-Alborán" - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Almerimar - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Luz del Mar - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Salazar - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Tierno Galván - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Loma de Santo Domingo - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Diego Velázquez - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santiago Ramón y Cajal - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Laimún - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ciavieja - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Santo Domingo - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Murgi - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Fuente Nueva - - - -
Autoescuela Stop Ejido - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Ejido

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena SER Almería 88.2 FM news MP3 96 kbps
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio Nacional Almería almería, juanjitos MP3 128 kbps
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in El Ejido

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula del Mar
Casa-palacio de las Godoyas
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca
Cueva de San Jose
Ethnographic Museum
Fundación Ana María Castillo
Museo de Adra
Museo de la Uva del Barco
Museo del Olivar
Museo Taurino

Libraries in El Ejido

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Barrio Archilla-Cañada Sebastiana"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "La Gangosa"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Llanos de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Puebla de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Venta Gutiérrez"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Adra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Almócita0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Curva0.0
Biblioteca municipal de las Cabañuelas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Illar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de Aguadulce - Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ejido

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Las Alhóndigas
Mercadillo Roquetas
Mercado Anticala
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in El Ejido

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almerimar Golf Hotel
Ejidohotel
Gran Hotel Victoria
Hotel AR Almerimar

Restaurants in El Ejido

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurante Mar Azul
Bar Restaurante Mare Nostrum
El Espigón
Galley Pub & Restaurant
La Bodega del Jamón
La Carbonara
La Soleá
La Tavernetta
Maracas Restaurant & Lounge Beach Club Almerimar
Marios Tapas Bar
Michelangelo
Nautilus
Perry Burguer
Q8
Restaurante La Costa
Restaurante Puerto Vino Almerimar
Taberna La Estela (tapas)

Cafes in El Ejido

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar La Alpujarra
Cafe el mar
Café Pub Baltimore
Marines
Teo

Theatres in El Ejido

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro
Carpa del hotel
Teatro Auditorio de El Ejido
Teatro Municipal de El Ejido

Clinics in El Ejido

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud "El Ejido Sur"
Centro de Salud "Santo Domingo"
Centro de Salud Ejido Norte (Ambulatorio)
ES #20153925
ES #431438618
ES #444172316
Servicios Médicos Almerimar
Vithas Centro Médico El Ejido

Dentists in El Ejido

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cleardent
ES #12433345608
ES #12433346828
ES #12433356906

Veterinaries in El Ejido

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Poniente
Centro Veterinario Poniente
Centro Veterinario Sta. Maria del Aguila

Bus Stations in El Ejido

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de El Ejido

Gas Stations in El Ejido

28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAHIA DE ALMERIMAR
BP
BP Santa María del Águila
COOP STA Ma AGUILA
EJIDOMAR
ES NORIAS
Estación de Servicio BDMED El Ejido
Estación de Servicio Campoejido
Estación de Servicio Ejido Oeste
FERTOAL, S.L.
Gasolinera Campoejido
Gasolinera Campoejido La Cumbre
Gasolinera Campoejido Tierras de Almería
Moeve
Moeve
Moeve
Parking La Redonda
Plenergy
Plenergy El Ejido II
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol
Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Ciudad Ejido
SUMINISTROS ACIEN Y BARRANCO
TRANSPORTES BEARCA S.L.
TRUCK STOP EL EJIDO S.A.
Truck Stop El Poniente
Vicasol 3

Banks in El Ejido

18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abanca
Banco Sabadell
Banco Santander
Banco Santander
BBVA
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Caja Rural
Cajamar
Cajamar
Cajamar
Cajamar
Cajamar
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco

Shopping Malls in El Ejido

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial El Ejido
Elejido Shopping

Gyms in El Ejido

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit
Be in Shape
ES #12433307736
Lobero Fit

Golf Courses in El Ejido

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Course Almerimar

Stadiums & Teams in El Ejido

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near El Ejido

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 El Ejido

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Guadix-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport

Post Offices in El Ejido

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina postal

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Ejido

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia de Almerimar
Iglesia de San Isidro
Iglesia de Santa María Madre de la Iglesia
Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

Around El Ejido

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 5
Cafes 9
Bars 1
Supermarkets 8
Banks 18
Parks 80
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near El Ejido

94 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Baños de la Reina
  • • Baños romanos
  • • La Garita
  • • Murgi
🏖️ Beaches (7)
  • • Las Cañadas
  • • Los Baños
  • • Playa de Balanegra
  • • Playa de Levante
  • • Playa Poniente de Almerimar
  • + 2 more
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castillo de Guardias Viejas
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Faro Almerimar
⛰️ Peaks (67)
  • • Alberquilla
  • • Altos de Reveque
  • • Balsa Nueva
  • • Baños
  • • Buenavista
  • + 62 more
🏛️ Ruins (13)
  • • Acueducto de Carcauz
  • • Acueducto de los Poyos
  • • Acueducto de los Veinte Ojos
  • • Acueducto de Retamar
  • • Anfiteatro Romano
  • + 8 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mirador del Palaín

🇪🇸 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 Ejido

What is the population of El Ejido?

El Ejido has a population of 84,710 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 917 people per square mile, spread across 92.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is El Ejido 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 Ejido?

El Ejido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Ejido?

There are 54 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations.

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