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Guadix, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Guadix is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 18,718. Elevation: 3,041 ft (927 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,718 Population 72/sq mi density
3,041 ft Elevation 927 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid 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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People

Population18,718
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density72/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Population18,718
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Coordinates37.2993°, -3.1392°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Guadix

Guadix is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 18,718. The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet (927 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Guadix has a population of 18,718 with a density of 72 people per square mile, spread across 258.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,718
Total Population
72
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
258.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Guadix vs Spain Average

The median household income in Guadix is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,423 business establishments.

Income: Guadix vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,423

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Guadix

Guadix has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -3.2° / 19.6° 27.1
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F -2.6° / 21.1° 15.6
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -1.5° / 23.4° 50.0
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 0.7° / 25.6° 39.2
May 17.3°C / 63°F 4.3° / 31.6° 25.8
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 8.7° / 36.9° 11.5
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 14.6° / 39.7° 0.8
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 13.7° / 39.6° 2.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 8.4° / 33.5° 25.3
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 4.7° / 29.3° 25.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F -0.4° / 22.7° 29.9
Dec 7.1°C / 45°F -2.3° / 21° 30.3
Guadix enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates37.2993°N, 3.1392°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 52 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 63 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 130 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 52 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 77 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 79 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 133 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 55 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 95 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 138 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 75 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 59 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 67 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 135 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 103 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 129 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 54 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 70 141 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 141 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Guadix has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Guadix

Institution Type Founded Website
Ágora College - ,

Schools in Guadix

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Padre Poveda - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ruiz del Peral - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pedro Antonio de Alarcón - - - -
Colegio La Presentación de Guadix - - - -
Colegio Divina Infantita - - - -
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Padre Poveda - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Medina Olmos - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Adelantado Pedro Mendoza - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Acci - - - -
Centro Educativo de Secundaria Padre Poveda - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guadix

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
esRadio Granada culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Granada news, talk UNKNOWN
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Cope Granada entretenimiento, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Granada culture, music MP3 128 kbps
COPE Granada-Sta.Fe actualidad, cope MP3 56 kbps
Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cehel Albuñol flamenco, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Almaina 64kbps community radio, freedom OGG 64 kbps
Ondacero Granada culture, news UNKNOWN
Cadena SER Granada culture, news AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Guadix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Pintor Julio Visconti
Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix - Cueva Museo
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira
Centro de Interpretación del Megalitismo
Centro Paleontológico Fonelas P-1
Centro Vitivinícola de Polícar
Cerámica Gabarrón
Cuevas La Alcazaba
Museo Catedralicio Donum Fidei
Museo del Pueblo
Museo Etnológico
Trópolis Museo de Historia

Libraries in Guadix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Escritor José Asenjo Sedano0.0

Farmers Markets in Guadix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo del Sábado
Mercado Barriada de Andalucía
Mercado de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos de Guadix

Hotels in Guadix

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Carmen
Hotel Mulhacén
Hotel Palacio de Oñate
Hotel Reina Maria
Hotel YIT Abentofail

Restaurants in Guadix

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar el Perlas
Braseria La Tinaja
Buho
cafetería Tienda
Capricho
Granadul
Liceo Accitano
MyJapo
Pizzería Neptuno
Restaurante El Albergue Hermanos Fernández
Restaurante El Ventorrillo
Restaurante José Florida
Restaurante Venta Cañadas
Restaurante Vinoteca El Refugio
Restobar Palenga Plaza
Taberna Bambú

Cafes in Guadix

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babilons
Cafetería - Pastelería Sierra
Cafetería Nueva Era
Cervecería Jos Mary
Nabat
Versalles

Theatres in Guadix

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Mira de Amescua

Castles in Guadix

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alcazaba de Guadix
Palacio de los Condes de Villa Alegre
Palacio de Peñaflor
Palacio Episcopal de Guadix

Clinics in Guadix

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costumero Clínica Láser
Mundo Emociones

Dentists in Guadix

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Parra Vázquez
Clínica Pastor

Train Stations in Guadix

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guadix

Bus Stations in Guadix

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Guadix

Gas Stations in Guadix

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio BP Sierra Nevada
Estación de Servicio Guadix Norte
Fenix Oil
Gasolinera Acotral
International Diesel Service Guadix
Petroprix
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Guadix

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Caja Rural
Caja Rural
Cajamar

Stadiums & Teams in Guadix

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Guadix

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Guadix

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armilla Air Base-Medium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Jaen - Las Infantas-Small Airport
Aeródromo Juan Espadafor-Small Airport
AeroVeleta ULM-Small Airport
El Barranco - Sierra Morena-Small Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Guadix-Small Airport
Jayena Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Guadix

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guadix

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix
Convento de la Concepción
Convento de San Agustín
Ermita de las Ánimas
Ermita de San Antón
Iglesia de la Magdalena
Iglesia de la Virgen de las Angustias
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Torcuato
Iglesia de Santa Ana
Iglesia de Santa María de la Anunciación
Iglesia de Santa María de las Lágrimas
Iglesia de Santiago
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Iglesia Evangélica de Guadix
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia

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 Guadix

What is the population of Guadix?

Guadix has a population of 18,718 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 258.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Guadix 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 Guadix?

Guadix enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in Guadix?

There are 1,423 business establishments in the area.

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