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Faraján, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Faraján is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 242. Elevation: 2,113 ft (644 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 1/sq mi density
2,113 ft Elevation 644 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.7 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

Population242
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Population242
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Coordinates36.6170°, -5.1884°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Faraján

Faraján is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 242. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet (644 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Faraján has a population of 242 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 187.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

242
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
187.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Faraján vs Spain Average

The median household income in Faraján is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Faraján vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Faraján enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Spain avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area187.5 sq mi (485.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.6170°N, 5.1884°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 116 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 143 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 48 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 54 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 101 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 130 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 39 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 144 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 62 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 148 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 10 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 117 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 125 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 116 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 133 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 116 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 143 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 59 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 70 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Faraján has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Faraján

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BeachGrooves Radio deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Gibraltar (GI) british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network Spain jazz, smooth MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campillos classical MP3 64 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol information, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Radio Network España MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella MP3 128 kbps
SER Lucena AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 exitos, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Faraján

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bullfighting Museum
Casa Museo Blas Infante
Casa Museo Don Bosco
Casa Museo Pedro Pérez Clotet
Centro Cultural Blas Infante
Centro de Interpretation del Corcho
Lavadero de la Fuente Vieja
Museo Arqueològico
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Fernando Centeno Lopez
museo de la castaña
Museo de Ronda
Museo del Carruaje de Ronda
Museo del Queso
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Lara
Museo Paleontologico
Museo Parroquial
Museo Peinado
Museo permanente de los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal
Museo Ralli
Museo Taurino
NILVA Enoturismo
Pedro Marin house
The Gallery.
Usos y Costumbres

Libraries in Faraján

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Culturas Contemporáneas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Grazalema0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Emilio Prados0.0
Biblioteca publica maria zambrano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal – Presidente Adolfo Suárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de El Gastor - Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner0.0
Biblioteka Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Faraján

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Sabinillas
Mercado Azalea
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal San Pedro
Plaza de Abastos
Rastro del Domingo
Soho Market

Breweries in Faraján

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería 0 Grados

Stadiums & Teams in Faraján

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Faraján

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AntequeraSmall Airport
Aeródromo de UtreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"Small Airport
AerohíspalisSmall Airport
Base BRICA de CártamaSmall Airport
Hacienda de OránSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada AirfieldSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Faraján

What is the population of Faraján?

Faraján has a population of 242 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 187.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Faraján 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 Faraján?

Faraján enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in Faraján?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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