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Frontera, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Frontera is a small town in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 4,010. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,010 Population 65/sq mi density
1,122 ft Elevation 342 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
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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Full City Profile

People

Population4,010
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Population4,010
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Coordinates27.7540°, -18.0037°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Frontera

Frontera is a small town in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 4,010. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Frontera has a population of 4,010 with a density of 65 people per square mile, spread across 61.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,010
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
61.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Frontera vs Spain Average

The median household income in Frontera is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 305 business establishments.

Income: Frontera vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)305

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Frontera

Frontera has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.4°C), the coldest is Feb (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 186 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 17° / 21° 28.0
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 16.8° / 20.8° 24.9
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 17.1° / 21.2° 20.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 17.5° / 21.8° 14.4
May 20.6°C / 69°F 18.3° / 22.8° 2.5
Jun 22°C / 72°F 20° / 24.1° 1.5
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 21.2° / 25.1° 0.2
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 22.1° / 26.1° 1.2
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 22.4° / 26.5° 3.5
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 21.6° / 25.8° 17.5
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 19.9° / 23.7° 30.5
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 18.2° / 22.2° 41.4
Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Spain avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Area61.8 sq mi (160.0 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates27.7540°N, 18.0037°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2013.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 33 km
Mar 21, 1991 76 km SW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 76 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 26 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 11 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 27 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 25 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 33 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 38 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 9 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 28 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 56 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 28 km
Sep 12, 1990 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain M3.3 12 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 123 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain M3.1 113 km
Jun 7, 1990 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M3.1 9 km
May 11, 2004 3 km SSW of Icod de los Vinos, Spain M3.0 141 km
Dec 8, 2001 23 km SSE of Las Rosas, Spain M2.7 142 km
Aug 2, 2007 19 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M2.6 20 km
Nov 30, 2001 27 km SSE of Frontera, Spain M2.5 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 76 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hierro (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 4 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 92 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Frontera

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Tigaday — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Taibique — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Roques de Salmor — — — —
Centro de día ezeró — — — —
El Garabato Azul — — — —
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Radio Stations near Frontera

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Frontera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación de la Reserva de la Biosfera
Centro de Interpretación del Geoparque El Hierro
Centro de Interpretación Geológica
Centro etnográfico Casa de Las Quinteras
Ecomuseo de Guinea
Museo de las Restingolitas
Parque Cultural de El Julan

Libraries in Frontera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Centro Cultural de Frontera0.0
Teca0.0

Farmers Markets in Frontera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercadillo Municipal de La Restinga
Mercadillo Municipal de Valverde
Mercadillo tradicional de el Pinar

Hotels in Frontera

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Nela
Hotel Balneario Pozo de la Salud
Hotel Geko
Hotel Lua
Hotel Punta Grande
Hotelito Ida Inés
Parador de El Hierro

Restaurants in Frontera

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena
Asadero El Pollo Asado
Asador Artero
Bar Restaurante Pozo de la Salud
Casa Goyo
Con Fusión
El Almendro
El Guanche
El Horno de Merese
El Rincón de la Negra
Garañones
Joapira
Kiosko La Maceta
La Bodeguita de Fa
La Igualdad
La Perla Dorada
La Sabina
La Tasca de Candi
Lays
Mesón Jarera
Mirador de la Peña
Ocho
Pizzeria Il Pomodoro
Restaurante Bohemia
Restaurante Frontera
Restaurante Punta Grande
Restaurante Tropical
Sol de España
Tropical
Volcán del Hierro

Cafes in Frontera

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Cruz Alta
El Guarapo
La Casa Abajo
La Taguarita
Quesadillas La Herreña

Clinics in Frontera

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Dentists in Frontera

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Álvarez
Clínica Dental Bachir
Clinica Dental Happy Smile

Bus Stations in Frontera

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Frontera
Terminal de Guaguas El Pinar

Gas Stations in Frontera

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa
Disa

Banks in Frontera

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Cajasiete
CajaSiete
Santander Bank

Gyms in Frontera

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal de La Frontera

Stadiums & Teams in Frontera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Frontera

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Hierro AirportVDEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Frontera

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frontera

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cruz de los Reyes
Ermita de la Candelaria
Ermita de la Caridad
Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña
Ermita de San Juan
Ermita de San Salvador
Ermita San Mariano
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica de Frontera
Iglesia de San Antonio Abad
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Consolación
La Milagrosa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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

Volcanoes Near Frontera

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Hierro Shield 1,500 m 2012

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 Frontera

What is the population of Frontera?

Frontera has a population of 4,010 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 61.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Frontera 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 Frontera?

Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches.

How is the job market in Frontera?

There are 305 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Valverde 5,000 pop · 6.5 mi Alajeró 2,066 pop · 51.2 mi Fuencaliente de la Palma 1,894 pop · 51.9 mi Vallehermosa 2,829 pop · 53.7 mi Hermigua 2,195 pop · 57.3 mi Agulo 1,252 pop · 57.6 mi San Sebastián de la Gomera 8,964 pop · 59.2 mi Mazo 4,805 pop · 60.7 mi Tazacorte 5,670 pop · 61.5 mi Breña Baja 4,245 pop · 61.9 mi El Paso 7,543 pop · 62.3 mi Los Llanos de Aridane 20,171 pop · 62.7 mi Breña Alta 7,092 pop · 63.3 mi Tijarafe 2,648 pop · 65.4 mi
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