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Fisterra, Spain

Galicia · Spain

Fisterra is a small city in Galicia, Spain with a population of 5,005. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,005 Population 289/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.0 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 Fisterra

Fisterra

Fisterra is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Fisterra. Fisterra is on Cape Finisterre, an alternative final destination for pilgrims on the Way of St. James who seek to travel beyond Santiago de Compostela.

People

Population5,005
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density289/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population5,005
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates42.9049°, -9.2629°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceGalicia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Fisterra

Fisterra is a small city in Spain (Galicia) with a population of 5,005. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Fisterra has a population of 5,005 with a density of 289 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,005
Total Population
289
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
17.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fisterra vs Spain Average

The median household income in Fisterra is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 380 business establishments.

Income: Fisterra vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)380

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Fisterra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates42.9049°N, 9.2629°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2022.

Apr 23, 2006 51 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M4.2 94 km
Oct 9, 1997 98 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M4.1 141 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 137 km
May 20, 2001 10 km E of Taboada, Spain M4.0 129 km
Feb 1, 2008 89 km W of Baiona, Spain M3.9 114 km
Jan 27, 2022 30 km W of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain M3.9 38 km
Oct 6, 1997 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain M3.9 136 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 137 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 149 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 132 km
Apr 25, 1996 10 km SW of Castro, Spain M3.6 132 km
Jul 4, 2005 150 km WSW of Fisterra, Spain M3.5 150 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SSW of Coristanco, Spain M3.5 44 km
Sep 29, 1995 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain M3.5 124 km
Feb 25, 2008 19 km WNW of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain M3.5 32 km
Apr 23, 2006 38 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M3.5 85 km
Jun 17, 2004 111 km WSW of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain M3.5 115 km
Apr 23, 2006 39 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M3.4 86 km
Jul 25, 2004 1 km WSW of Boborás, Spain M3.4 105 km
Aug 9, 1996 2 km ENE of Ordes, Spain M3.4 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
February 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Fisterra has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Fisterra

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A Galiña Azul
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Fin do Camiño
Centro Privado Nosa Señora do Carme
Colexio de Educación Infantil e Primaria Mar de Fóra
Centro Privado Nosa Señora do Carme
Centro Privado Nosa Señora do Carme
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Radio Stations near Fisterra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fisterra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación de Roteiros do Monte Pindo e Fervenza do Ézaro
Museo da Pesca
Museo do Encaixe
Museo Fernando Blanco de Lema
Museo Marítimo Seno de Corcubión

Libraries in Fisterra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Axencia de Lectura de Berdeogas0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Dumbría0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Camariñas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Corcubión0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Muxía Santiago Rey Fernández-Latorre0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Ézaro0.0

Farmers Markets in Fisterra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercada da Praza de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Fisterra
Praza do Mercado

Hotels in Fisterra

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Costa da Morte
Hotel Naturaleza Mar da Ardora
Hotel Rústico Finisterrae
Hotel Rústico Prado da Viña
Hotel Sempre Fisterra
Hotel Temático do Banco Azul
Langosteira
Mar de Fisterra
O Semáforo de Fisterra
Vida Finisterre Centro

Restaurants in Fisterra

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Baleas
A Fonte do Raposo
A Loira
A Ría
Ali Kebab
Áncora
Apalaxa
Calcoba
Don Percebe
Fin do Camiño
Lorca Calafigueira
Mesón A Pedra
Meson Arco da Vella cafe / restaurant
Miramar
O Centolo
Ó Fragón
Os Tres Golpes
Restaurante Airiños do Mar
Restaurante El Puerto
Restaurante Tira do Cordel
Taberna do Carrexo
Terra
The World Family

Cafes in Fisterra

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar O Refuxio
Cafe Bar Canario
O Rincón

Castles in Fisterra

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelo de San Carlos

Clinics in Fisterra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa do Mar de Fisterra

Bus Stations in Fisterra

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fisterra
Fisterra

Gas Stations in Fisterra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in Fisterra

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abanca
Banesco
Shepherd Bank

Breweries in Fisterra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
O Curro
Teatro

Stadiums & Teams in Fisterra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fisterra

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vigo AirportVGOMedium Airport
Aeródromo MazaricosSmall Airport
Castriz/Cambe AirfieldSmall Airport
Godos AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fisterra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fisterra

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Concepción
Capela de Nosa Señora do Bo Suceso
Ermida de San Guillerme
Igrexa de San Martiño de Duio
Igrexa de San Vicenzo de Duio
Igrexa de Santa María das Areas

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 Fisterra

What is the population of Fisterra?

Fisterra has a population of 5,005 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 17.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fisterra 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 Fisterra?

Fisterra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Fisterra?

There are 380 business establishments in the area.

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