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Güimar, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Güimar is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 17,662. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,662 Population 411/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.4 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

Population17,662
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density411/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain13.4 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population17,662
Population Density411 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates28.3112°, -16.4128°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation13.4 inches (339 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Güimar

Güimar is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 17,662. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Güimar has a population of 17,662 with a density of 411 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,662
Total Population
411
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
42.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Güimar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Güimar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,342 business establishments.

Income: Güimar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,342

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Güimar

Güimar has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 517 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.3°C / 56°F 10.3° / 16.3° 72.0
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 10° / 16.8° 67.6
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 67.1
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 11.1° / 18.7° 38.1
May 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.5° 16.1
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.3° 9.8
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 16° / 24.4° 6.6
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26° 6.0
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.7° 12.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 15.5° / 22.8° 57.0
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 13.4° / 19.6° 90.2
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 11.5° / 17.4° 74.5
Güimar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Spain avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates28.3112°N, 16.4128°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 45 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 82 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 141 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 129 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 87 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 83 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 47 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 141 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 41 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 142 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 109 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 75 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 138 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 24 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 57 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 105 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 36 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 35 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 111 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m - 25 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m - 93 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m - 22 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical - - 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 23 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 89 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 142 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Güimar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Güimar

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CEPA Güímar - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mencey Acaymo - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Alfonso X El Sabio - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mencey Acaymo - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Puertito - - - -
Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria Güímar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Güimar

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain - MP3 192 kbps
COPE Tenerife magazine, noticias MP3 96 kbps
Swing latinos FM - MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Tenerife news UNKNOWN
Cadena SER Canarias news MP3 128 kbps
Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands - MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pimienta - MP3
La Diez Capital Radio entrevistas, magazines AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Güimar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aloe Lanzarote Museum
Casa de la Castaña
Casa del Carnaval
Casa del Vino
Casa Méndez Fonseca - Casa de los Balcones
Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio"
Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio"
Casa museo la Siervita Sor María de Jesús
Casa Museo los Sabandeños
Castillo de San Cristobal
Fundacion Cristino de Vera
Iter
La Casona
MCEDOCAM
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Casa de el Capitán
Museo de Antropología de Tenerife
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife
Museo de Historia de Granadilla Abona
Museo de Historia de Tenerife
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre
Museo de las Alfombras
Museo del Pescador
Museo Etnográfico de Pinolere
Museo Histórico Militar de Canarias
Museo IES Cabrera Pinto
Museo Lucha Canaria
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes
Museo Santa Clara de arte sacro
Pirámides de Güímar
Porcelain Museum
Sala de Exposiciones

Libraries in Güimar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Municipal0.0
Archivo Histórico Municipal0.0
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Asociación Cultural Skadix0.0
Asociación Cultural Skadix0.0
Biblioteca Arico Viejo0.0
Biblioteca CajaCanarias0.0
Biblioteca de El Sauzal0.0
Biblioteca de la ESIT0.0
Biblioteca de la ESIT0.0
Biblioteca Edificio Central0.0
Biblioteca Edificio Central0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Buzanada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de la Matanza0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Las Caletillas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fernando del Hoyo y Laura Salazar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal La Corujera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tacoronte0.0
Biblioteca Municipal y Salas de Estudio0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública del Estado0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de la Villa de Candelaria0.0
Biblioteca pública Tomás de Iriarte0.0
Biblioteca Viera y Clavijo0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Centro Lúdico y Biblioteca Pública0.0
Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos0.0
Sala de Estudios0.0
Sala de Estudios Isabel Acosta García0.0
The English Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Güimar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bitcoin Market Tenerife
Bitcoin Market Tenerife
Centro Comercial San Felipe
Food market
Gambian Market
La Rambla Azul
Mercadillo
Mercadillo agrícola de La Esperanza
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo Municipal de Ravelo
Mercado de La Laguna
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
Mercado del Agricultor
Mercado del Agricultor de Fasnia
Mercado La Abejera
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Mercado Municipal La Estación
Mercatenerife

Hotels in Güimar

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Rural Tato
Casona Santo Domingo
Hotel
Hotel Rural XQ Finca Salamanca
MIRA D'OR DE MARSIL

Restaurants in Güimar

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Napoli
Cafetería Ratito
Casa Padilla
Don Pomodoro
El Chinchorro
El Parral (Casa Lola)
El Perenquén Glotón
El Refugio
El Rincón de Tara
Goymar
La Charcada
La Encina Parrandera
La Molondra
La plaza
Pizzeria & Burgers
Pizzeria Mascalzone
Puzol Bar Restaurante Conciertos
Residencia
Restaurante El Jilorio
Restaurante Hong-Kong
Sociedad Recreativa e Cultural
Taperia Puerto
Tasca el Timón
Terraza Chibusque
Terraza las Palmeras

Cafes in Güimar

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alex
Bar San Pedro "Casa Ignacio"
Bar X
Cafetería Alma de Café
Cafetería-Tasca El Callejón
Cara-Ven
La Esquina
Rincon del Pan Güímar
Tasca el Almirez

Theatres in Güimar

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espacio Cultural Los Ángeles

Monuments in Güimar

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa del Paseo
Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Clinics in Güimar

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Güímar

Veterinaries in Güimar

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinario El Puertito

Bus Stations in Güimar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Guaguas de Güímar

Gas Stations in Güimar

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Disa
Disa El Puertito
Moeve
Shell Guimar

Banks in Güimar

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Santander Bank

Breweries in Güimar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agüita
Agüita
Cervecería La Herradura
Cervecería La Herradura
Cerveza Chutney
Tierra de Perros

Stadiums & Teams in Güimar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Güimar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFNLarge Airport
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport

Post Offices in Güimar

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Güimar

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Atlántico
Centro de Especialidades Protésico Sanitarias de Canarias
Centro de Salud Anaga
Centro de Salud La Laguna
Centro Phisioterapiya Canaris
Clínica Darias
Consultorio Local Afur
Eva fertility clínics
Fisioterapia 5
Ivi
Miranza Clínica Muiños
Padrón ortodoncia
Quirón Salud
Varos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Güimar

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Pedro de Abajo
Cueva de Chinguaro
Ermita de San Juan
Ermita de San Pedro de Arriba
Ermita Nuestra Señora de la Peña
Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia de San Pedro
Iglesia de San Pedro de Abajo
Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
La Pilarica
Monasterio Nuestra Señora del Socorro
Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol

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 Güimar

What is the population of Güimar?

Güimar has a population of 17,662 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Güimar 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 Güimar?

Güimar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.4 inches.

How is the job market in Güimar?

There are 1,342 business establishments in the area.

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