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Hermigua, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Hermigua is a small town in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 2,195. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,195 Population 43/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.8 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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About Hermigua

Hermigua

Hermigua is a town and a municipality in the northeastern part of La Gomera in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located 12 km northwest of the island's capital, San Sebastián de la Gomera. The Garajonay National Park covers the southern part of the municipality.

People

Population2,195
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population2,195
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates28.1677°, -17.1905°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.8 inches (300 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Hermigua

Hermigua is a small town in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 2,195. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Hermigua has a population of 2,195 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 50.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,195
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
50.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hermigua vs Spain Average

The median household income in Hermigua is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Hermigua vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hermigua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Spain avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area50.5 sq mi (130.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates28.1677°N, 17.1905°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 125 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 117 km
Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 122 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 103 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 117 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 117 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 99 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 141 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 70 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 85 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 135 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 106 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 87 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 64 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 119 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 65 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 91 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 82 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 98 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 99 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 98 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m 16 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m 96 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 55 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 77 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 96 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
October 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Hermigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Hermigua

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CEO Mario Lhermet Vallier
Aula de la Naturaleza
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Radio Stations near Hermigua

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hermigua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Memoria
Casa de la Miel de Palma
Casa del pintor Jose Aguiar
Centro de Interpretación de Las Loceras
Centro de interpretación de queso y pastoreo
Centro de Visitantes del Parque Nacional de Garajonay
Colombus’ House
Dolphins and Whales off La Gomera – Biodiversity in a changing World
Museo Arqueológico de la Gomera
Museo Etnográfico
Museum «La Alameda»
Pedro Zamorano Sculptor
PEG Los Telares, El Parque Etnográfico de La Gomera
PEG Los Telares, La Gomera Ethnographic Park
Wildfire

Libraries in Hermigua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Hermigua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Hermigua

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apartamentos Los Telares
Apartamentos Playa
Casa Rural La Leona
Casa Rural Las Acacias
Casa Rural Ondina
Casa Rural Vista Mar Altozano
El Andén Apartamentos
Finca Piñero
Finca Santa Catalina
Ibo Alfaro
La Casa Creativa
Los Veroles
Rural Casa los Herrera
Villa de Hermigua
Villas Rurales Santa Catalina

Restaurants in Hermigua

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurante Mi Causa
El Capitol
El Faro
El Silbo
La Vista
Las Chacaras
Los Telares
Piloto
Tasca Telémaco

Cafes in Hermigua

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Kiosko San Juan
Bar La Chama
Bar Pedro
Don Juan
Dulceria El Tabaibal
Dulceria Tradicionales Ibo-Alfaro
El Surtidor
Gara
Kata Cream
PEG Los Telares, El Parque Etnográfico de La Gomera

Dentists in Hermigua

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #3428277018

Gas Stations in Hermigua

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa

Banks in Hermigua

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
CajaSiete

Stadiums & Teams in Hermigua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hermigua

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport
El Hierro AirportVDEMedium Airport
La Palma AirportSPCMedium Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hermigua

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hermigua

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Convento de San Pedro Apóstol
Ermita de Los Aceviños
Ermita de San Isidro Labrador
Ermita de San Juan
Ermita de Santa Catalina
Ermita Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Ermita San Juan
Iglesia De La Encarnación
Virgen de Guadalupe La Meseta

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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 Hermigua

What is the population of Hermigua?

Hermigua has a population of 2,195 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 50.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hermigua 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 Hermigua?

Hermigua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches.

How is the job market in Hermigua?

There are 167 business establishments in the area.

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