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El Rompido, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

El Rompido is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,729. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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C+ Fair
1,729 Population 14/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.1 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 El Rompido

El Rompido

El Rompido is a coastal borough in the municipality of Cartaya located in the province of Huelva in Andalusia, Spain. Founded in the 16th century. El Rompido is situated by the mouth of the Río Piedras. It has 1,832 inhabitants and is 8 kilometres south of Cartaya.

People

Population1,729
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,729
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates37.2177°, -7.1221°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (484 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About El Rompido

El Rompido is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,729. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

El Rompido has a population of 1,729 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 124.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,729
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
124.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

El Rompido vs Spain Average

The median household income in El Rompido is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 131 business establishments.

Income: El Rompido vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)131

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Rompido

El Rompido has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.5°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.5° 63.6
Feb 12.5°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.1° 51.5
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 52.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.3° 52.3
May 19.9°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26° 32.8
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.6° 6.7
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.7° 2.5
Aug 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.7° 3.7
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.3° 26.2
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 25.4° 66.0
Nov 15°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.2° 73.3
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 87.2
El Rompido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area124.6 sq mi (322.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates37.2177°N, 7.1221°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 71 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 142 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 103 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 120 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 112 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 50 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 120 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 146 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 128 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 146 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 95 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 145 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 70 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 134 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 111 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 81 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 89 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 143 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 83 km
Aug 1, 2016 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest

El Rompido has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Rompido

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Internacional de Vela
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Radio Stations near El Rompido

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiolé AAC+ 56 kbps
musicBox oldies MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Horizonte Algarve (PT) house, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Huelva news, noticias AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Guadiana (PT) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Rompido

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cabezo de la Almagra
Casa Museo de los Ingleses
Casa Museo Martín Alonso Pinzón
Museo del Carnaval
Museo Muelle de las Carabelas
Museo Provincial de Huelva
Wharf of the Caravels

Libraries in El Rompido

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central de la Universidad de Huelva0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Baltasar de los Ríos"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Hernández0.0
Biblioteca Provincial de Huelva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Don Juan de la Cerda"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Federico García Lorca"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Pío XII"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cartaya0.0
Town Library Isla Cristina0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rompido

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Huelva
Mercadillo Municipal
Mercado
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Veterinario Don Francisco Iglesias

Hotels in El Rompido

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apartamentos Precise Resort El Rompido
Apartamentos Precise Resort El Rompido
Garden Playanatural Hotel & Spa
Hotel Fuerte El Rompido
Hotel Nuevo Portil
Hotel Precise Resort El Rompido
PlayaCartaya Spa & Hotel
San Miguel

Restaurants in El Rompido

32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aguamarina
Aguas del Pino
Almadraba
Caché
Caribe II
Doña Gamba
Doña Gamba
Dos Faros
El Bosque
El palo
El papelito de Manjares de Huelva
El Pitu
El rinconcito de Silvia
El Río Del Piedras
Kalamansi
La Luna
La Marea
La Ola
La Patera
Las Dunas
O'Bistro
Paseo Marítimo
Pizzería Génova
Pizzería Mar Salada
Pizzería Trinacria
Pura Italia
Restaurante Territorio Activo
Rincon de Pescadores
Singladura
Surf Bar
The Ranch Piri Piri
Ultramarino

Cafes in El Rompido

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azulete
Heladería La Fontana
Luz de Mar
Metropol
Panoramico

Theatres in El Rompido

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tablao Flamenco

Gas Stations in El Rompido

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in El Rompido

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Rural

Golf Courses in El Rompido

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf El Rompido - Campo Norte
Golf El Rompido - Campo Sur
Golf Nuevo Portil

Breweries in El Rompido

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ruben's

Stadiums & Teams in El Rompido

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rompido

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Valverde del CaminoSmall Airport
AeroNieblaSmall Airport
Aires de DoñanaSmall Airport
Beas AirstripSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
El Arenosilllo AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón AirfieldSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Pista Forestal ValdelamusaSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rompido

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

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 El Rompido

What is the population of El Rompido?

El Rompido has a population of 1,729 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 124.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is El Rompido 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 Rompido?

El Rompido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Rompido?

There are 131 business establishments in the area.

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