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Garachico, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Garachico is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 6,000. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,000 Population 293/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary 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

Population6,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density293/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population6,000
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates28.7781°, -17.7646°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Garachico

Garachico is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 6,000. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Garachico has a population of 6,000 with a density of 293 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,000
Total Population
293
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
20.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Garachico vs Spain Average

The median household income in Garachico is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 456 business establishments.

Income: Garachico vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)456

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Garachico

Garachico has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Feb (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 15.7° / 21° 39.7
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 15.4° / 20.9° 49.6
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 15.8° / 21.4° 24.7
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 16.4° / 22° 17.6
May 20.2°C / 68°F 17.6° / 22.9° 4.4
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.3° 2.4
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 20.8° / 25.6° 1.0
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 21.7° / 26.6° 2.7
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 21.5° / 26.7° 11.6
Oct 23°C / 73°F 20.3° / 25.8° 45.7
Nov 21°C / 70°F 18.4° / 23.6° 56.7
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 16.9° / 22.2° 74.6
Garachico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates28.7781°N, 17.7646°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.7 141 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 128 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 122 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 127 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 130 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 100 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 112 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 120 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 148 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 137 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 107 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 97 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 95 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 87 km
Sep 12, 1990 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain M3.3 105 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 145 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 97 km
Jun 7, 1990 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M3.1 109 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km N of San Juan de la Rambla, Spain M3.1 114 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain M3.1 118 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 — 89 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 24 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 119 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Garachico has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Garachico

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio La Galga — — — —
Colegio Los Galguitos — — — —
Colegio Verada de Las Lomadas — — — —
Colegio José Luis Albendea y Gómez de Aranda — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Cándido Marante Expósito — — — —
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Museums in Garachico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benehauno - Centro de interpretación de petroglifos
Casa Luján
Casa Museo del Vino
Centro de Interpretación de la Bajada de la Virgen
Centro de Visitantes del Parque Arqueológico de El Tendal
Destilerías Aldea
El Museo de la Educación “Germán González González”
espacio de arte
Las Hilanderas Museo de Seda
Museo Arqueológico Benahorita
Museo Camarin de la Virgen de las Nieves
Museo Casa Roja
Museo de Interpretación del Gofio (MIGO)
Museo de la Fiesta de las Cruces
Museo del Mojo
Museo del Platano
Museo del Puro Palmero
Museo etnografico
Museo Insular de Bellas Artes, Ciencias Naturales y Etnografía
Museo Naval (Barco)
Parque Arqueologico de Belmaco
Urcéolo
Volcanic Caves Interpretation Center "Caños de Fuego"

Libraries in Garachico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Internacional en Lengua Alemana BILA0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alonso Pérez Díaz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Barlovento0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Teatro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Real Sociedad Cosmológica0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal de Puntagorda0.0
Casa Cultura0.0
Hemeroteca Juan Régulo Pérez0.0

Farmers Markets in Garachico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado de Breña Alta
Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artensanal
Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artesanal El Paso
Mercadillo Municipal de Puntallana
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma
Plaza de Sotomayor

Hotels in Garachico

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residencia El Drago

Restaurants in Garachico

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Cafetería La Placita
Bar El Vaquero
Casa Asterio
Casa Demetrio
El Canal
El Rompecabos
El Tendal
La Cantina
Mesón del Mar
Pizzeria Hestia
Restaurante Caboco
Restaurante San Andrés

Cafes in Garachico

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Heladería Roma
La Mulata
Sisigam
varadero

Monuments in Garachico

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia San Andrés Apóstol

Clinics in Garachico

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de San Andrés y Sauces

Dentists in Garachico

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #10773653006

Gas Stations in Garachico

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cespa Los Sauces
Disa

Banks in Garachico

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
cajasiete
Santander Bank

Breweries in Garachico

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Isla Verde

Stadiums & Teams in Garachico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garachico

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Palma AirportSPCMedium Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Garachico

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Alzheimer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garachico

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita San Bartolome
Iglesia de San Juan de Los Galguitos
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Iglesia San Andrés Apóstol
Nuestra Señora de Montserrat

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

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 Garachico

What is the population of Garachico?

Garachico has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Garachico 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 Garachico?

Garachico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

How is the job market in Garachico?

There are 456 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Puntallana 2,394 pop · 3.6 mi Barlovento 2,334 pop · 4.1 mi Santa Cruz de la Palma 15,674 pop · 6.5 mi Breña Alta 7,092 pop · 8.9 mi Breña Baja 4,245 pop · 10.3 mi Garafía 1,929 pop · 10.6 mi El Paso 7,543 pop · 11.4 mi Mazo 4,805 pop · 11.7 mi Los Llanos de Aridane 20,171 pop · 12.4 mi Tijarafe 2,648 pop · 12.5 mi Puntagorda 1,659 pop · 12.9 mi Tazacorte 5,670 pop · 13.9 mi Fuencaliente de la Palma 1,894 pop · 20.3 mi Vallehermosa 2,829 pop · 51.2 mi
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