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Huéneja, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Huéneja is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 3,816 ft (1,163 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
1,235 Population 5/sq mi density
3,816 ft Elevation 1,163 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid 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

Population1,235
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Population1,235
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Coordinates37.1766°, -2.9502°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (514 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Huéneja

Huéneja is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet (1,163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Huéneja has a population of 1,235 with a density of 5 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

1,235
Total Population
5
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

Huéneja vs Spain Average

The median household income in Huéneja is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Huéneja vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huéneja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Spain avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.1766°N, 2.9502°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,497 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 58 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 47 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 109 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 127 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 31 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 60 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 66 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 129 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 71 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 128 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 83 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 135 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 67 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 127 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 75 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 129 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 80 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 149 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 84 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 134 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Huéneja has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Huéneja

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público Rural Monte Chullo
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Radio Stations near Huéneja

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena SER Almería 88.2 FM news MP3 96 kbps
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio Nacional Almería almería, juanjitos MP3 128 kbps
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Huéneja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Gerald Brenan
Casa Museo Pintor Julio Visconti
Casa-palacio de las Godoyas
Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix - Cueva Museo
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira
Cerámica Gabarrón
Cuevas La Alcazaba
Museo Catedralicio Donum Fidei
Museo del Pueblo
Museo Etnológico
Museo Fotográfico
Trópolis Museo de Historia

Libraries in Huéneja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Almócita0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Escritor José Asenjo Sedano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Huéneja

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

Hotels in Huéneja

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel González

Restaurants in Huéneja

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante González

Cafes in Huéneja

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Presentación

Train Stations in Huéneja

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huéneja-Dólar

Gas Stations in Huéneja

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol
Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in Huéneja

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Ski Resorts Near Huéneja

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 Huéneja

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huéneja

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Presentación
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación

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 Huéneja

What is the population of Huéneja?

Huéneja has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 5 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 Huéneja 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 Huéneja?

Huéneja has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

How is the job market in Huéneja?

There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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