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Empuriabrava, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Empuriabrava is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 8,000. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,000 Population 406/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.1 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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People

Population8,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density406/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population8,000
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates42.2469°, 3.1206°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 8,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Empuriabrava has a population of 8,000 with a density of 406 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,000
Total Population
406
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
19.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Empuriabrava vs Spain Average

The median household income in Empuriabrava is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 608 business establishments.

Income: Empuriabrava vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)608

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Empuriabrava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 337 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates42.2469°N, 3.1206°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 81 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 80 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 55 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 81 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 74 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 53 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 105 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 146 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 73 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 136 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 147 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 103 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 81 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 80 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 99 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 82 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 82 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 49 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Empuriabrava has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Empuriabrava

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 (FR) techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra FM music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Radio DOS 84 2000s, 70's MP3 64 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Platja d'Aro music, platja d'aro MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Palafrugell local information, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan (FR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Empuriabrava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL
Basilica Museum
Can Santamaria
Casa natal de Dalí
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Flour Museum
Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern
Gala Dalí Castle
Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries
House-Museum Salvador Dalí
Maram
Musée Aristide Maillol
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu de Cadaqués
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu de l'Electricitat
Museu de l'Empordà
Museu de la Cadireta
Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses
Museu de la Cúria i la Presó
Museu de la Mediterrània
Museu de la Moto
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Museu Palau Solterra
Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden
Sant Andreu

Libraries in Empuriabrava

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de l'Armentera0.0
Biblioteca Fages de Climent0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Celrà0.0
Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros0.0
Biblioteca Pere Blasi0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Miramont0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Català0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bilioteca Ramon Bordas0.0

Farmers Markets in Empuriabrava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Roses
Mercat
Mercat
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat municipal
Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit
Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu
Plaça de la Sardana
Plaça del Gra
Placeta de Pekin

Hotels in Empuriabrava

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comte d’Empuries tourist Apartments
Hotel Adrenalin
Hotel Ampuria Inn
Hotel Ca La Sílvia
Hotel Castell Blanc
Hotel Portofino
Hotel Xon's Platja
Port Salins
Vent de Garbí

Restaurants in Empuriabrava

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aaron's Resturant
AMS Restaurant
Bahía De Oro
Bistro Monserrat Caféteria
Can Felix
Casa Gallego
Churrasco
El Cau De La Iguana
El Dorado
El Paraiso
El rincon cubano
Emporda Pizzeria
Enjoy it
Ferrari Ristorante
Golden Garden
Gran Cafe
Hong Kong
Joes Cafe
La Bodega
La Farigola
La Llar
La Locanda
La Tapería
O Di Vin
Pekin
Pfeffermühle
Pollo Pollo
Pura Brasa
Restaurant Dlux
Restaurant V&P Internacional
Sabores Restaurant
Sea Garden
Siam et Shiki
Uribe
Xenxo's
Ресторан "Портофино"

Cafes in Empuriabrava

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Internet
El Pastisset

Monuments in Empuriabrava

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vicente Aldeguer Jaen

Clinics in Empuriabrava

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultori d'Empuriabrava

Dentists in Empuriabrava

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Empuriabrava

Gas Stations in Empuriabrava

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avanza Oil
ES #893697049
Esclatoil
Estació de Servei Mex

Banks in Empuriabrava

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
BBVA

Stadiums & Teams in Empuriabrava

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Empuriabrava

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de Vol de PalafollsSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Empuriabrava

What is the population of Empuriabrava?

Empuriabrava has a population of 8,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Empuriabrava 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 Empuriabrava?

Empuriabrava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

How is the job market in Empuriabrava?

There are 608 business establishments in the area.

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