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Elche de la Sierra, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Elche de la Sierra is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 3,894. Elevation: 2,106 ft (642 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,894 Population 6/sq mi density
2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
14.9 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 Elche de la Sierra

Elche de la Sierra

Elche de la Sierra is a municipality in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. This province belongs to the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It had a population of 3,943 at the beginning of 2010 as reported by the country's National Statistics Institute.

People

Population3,894
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population3,894
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Coordinates38.4512°, -2.0476°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°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 Elche de la Sierra

Elche de la Sierra is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 3,894. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Elche de la Sierra has a population of 3,894 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 627.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,894
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
627.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Elche de la Sierra vs Spain Average

The median household income in Elche de la Sierra is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Elche de la Sierra vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Elche de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°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 2,106 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.4512°N, 2.0476°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

609 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 90 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 51 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 54 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 94 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 87 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 91 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 140 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 117 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 63 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 72 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 129 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 99 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 60 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 104 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 102 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 43 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 114 km
Mar 18, 1995 2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain M3.9 149 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 73 km
Aug 23, 2000 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain M3.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in

Elche de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Elche de la Sierra

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.P. San Blas
C.P. Cristo Crucificado
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sierra del Segura
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Radio Stations near Elche de la Sierra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AirmaxFM 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
AB95FM pop rock MP3

Museums in Elche de la Sierra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las Alfombras
Museo Etnológico
Museo Micológico "Casa del Níscalo"
Museo Parroquial
Sala de Exposiciones El Lavadero

Libraries in Elche de la Sierra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Sala de Lactura Pública Tazona Los Olmos0.0

Farmers Markets in Elche de la Sierra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Elche de la Sierra

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Moreno

Restaurants in Elche de la Sierra

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Antonio
el Buho
Finca San Fernando
Florida

Cafes in Elche de la Sierra

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trébol

Clinics in Elche de la Sierra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Elche de la Sierra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio La Sierra

Stadiums & Teams in Elche de la Sierra

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Airports Near Elche de la Sierra

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeroclub TotanaSmall Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Alhama De Murcia AirfieldSmall Airport
El Bonillo AirfieldSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozo Cañada AirfieldSmall Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport
Tinajeros AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elche de la Sierra

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia de Santa Quiteria
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

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 Elche de la Sierra

What is the population of Elche de la Sierra?

Elche de la Sierra has a population of 3,894 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 627.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Elche de la Sierra 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 Elche de la Sierra?

Elche de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°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 Elche de la Sierra?

There are 296 business establishments in the area.

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