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l'Escala, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

l'Escala is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 10,417. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,417 Population 900/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.1 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

Population10,417
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density900/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population10,417
Population Density900 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates42.1256°, 3.1326°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About l'Escala

l'Escala is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 10,417. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

l'Escala has a population of 10,417 with a density of 900 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,417
Total Population
900
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
11.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

l'Escala vs Spain Average

The median household income in l'Escala is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 792 business establishments.

Income: l'Escala vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)792

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in l'Escala

l'Escala has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 626 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 2.2° / 18° 39.5
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 5.1° / 19.8° 18.8
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 5.3° / 20.2° 60.2
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 5.9° / 22.3° 83.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25.7° 59.3
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 14.8° / 30.3° 56.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.3° 35.6
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 17.6° / 32.9° 33.7
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 13.9° / 29.3° 70.9
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 12.1° / 26.2° 66.1
Nov 13.9°C / 57°F 5.8° / 21.8° 64.6
Dec 11.3°C / 52°F 4.6° / 18.9° 37.4
l'Escala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 337 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density900/sq mi
Coordinates42.1256°N, 3.1326°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 92 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 92 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 59 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 83 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 77 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 51 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 136 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 93 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 76 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 130 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 85 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 92 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 101 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 94 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 92 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 91 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 94 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 94 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 108 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 50 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

l'Escala has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in l'Escala

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola l'Esculapi — — — —
Institut El Pedró — — — —
Escola Empúries — — — —
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Radio Stations near l'Escala

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtra FM music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Radio DOS 84 2000s, 70's MP3 64 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
Ona Malgrat malgrat de mar MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Marina blanes, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Platja d'Aro music, platja d'aro MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Palafrugell local information, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà — MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret — MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps

Museums in l'Escala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL
Basilica Museum
Can Santamaria
Casa de Cultura - Ca la Pruna
Casa natal de Dalí
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Flour Museum
Fundació Josep Pla
Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern
Fundació Modest Cuixart
Fundació Vila Casas
Gala Dalí Castle
Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries
House-Museum Salvador Dalí
Maram
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu de Cadaqués
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu de l'Electricitat
Museu de l'Empordà
Museu de la Cadireta
Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses
Museu de la confitura
Museu de la Cúria i la Presó
Museu de la Mediterrània
Museu de la Moto
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà
Museu del bonsai
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Museu del Suro
Museu Palau Solterra
Museu Rural
Museu Vehicles Classics
Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden
Sant Andreu
The Terracotta Ceramics Museum

Libraries in l'Escala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de l'Armentera0.0
Biblioteca de Palafrugell0.0
Biblioteca Fages de Climent0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros0.0
Biblioteca Pere Blasi0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol0.0
Biblioteca Salvador Raurich0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Miramont0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Català0.0
Bilioteca Ramon Bordas0.0
Espai Polivalent de la Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in l'Escala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Roses
Mercat
Mercat
Mercat de la fruita i hortalisses
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit
Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu
Plaça de la Sardana
Plaça del Gra
Placeta de Pekin

Hotels in l'Escala

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Can Miquel
Hostal Miryam
Hostal Spa Empúries
Hotel Bonaire
Hotel Can Català
Hotel Gastronòmic El Molí de l'Escala
Hotel Rallye
Hotel Rio Mar
Hotel Torrent
Hotel Voramar
Jardí de pedra Hotel
L'Escala Centre
Nou Roser
RVHotels Nieves Mar
Taverna de la Sal Boutique Hotel

Restaurants in l'Escala

83 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1869
Augustea
Bonavista
Bretta
Ca l'Enric
Ca La Chari
Cal Galan
Can Coll
Can koya
Can Miquel
Can Pedro
Can Roura
Carpe Diem
Casa Holandés
Crepes & Waffles
Dell’ Arte
El Canigó
El Gotim
El Nus
El Port
El Remanso
El Riuet d'Empúries
El Roser 2
El tubo
Francesc Sala Miquel S Cv
Grop
It's coffee time
Kairos
Korpilombo
L'Escal
L'Esculapi
L'Escull
La Brasa de Can Miquel
La Búfala
La Cala
La Cala
La casa del Léon
La Casa Nostra
La Cita
La Clota
La Farandola
La Granota
La Gruta
La Llars dels Pescadors
La Lluna
la mOd
La Parilla
La Reserva Grill
La Sirena
la Tagliatella
La Taverna de la Sal
La Terrassa
Mandala
Marokko
Mas Concas
Mery-Lou
Miryam
Mo's
Molí de l'Escala
Nou Roser
Nyam-Nam Toni
O P'tit Lou
Oasis
Origens
Perris
Pintxo i tragu
Pizza
Pizza-Pazza
pizzeSibaris
Restaurant Hotel Voramar
Restaurant Korpilombolo
Rich B
Roca Mar
Rostisseria La Cantonada
Rotisseria Kan Killis
Sabor K-trancho
Sota Mar
Sotavent
Terra Ter
Uain
Ultramar
Villa Teresita
Volanti

Cafes in l'Escala

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anxoves Solés
Cafè del Mar
Caravel·la
El nou café
Eo
Juhé
La Granja
La Punxa
Medusa
Zucchero

Monuments in l'Escala

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fisherman's Wife
Monument to the People of the Sea

Theme Parks in l'Escala

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luna Park
Luna Park

Clinics in l'Escala

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària (CAP) Doctor Moisès Broggi

Gas Stations in l'Escala

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EMPURIES OILS
Esclatoil
Estació de Servei Repsol Sánchez Muñoz
Gadcar

Banks in l'Escala

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
Banco Sabadell
Banco Santander
BBVA
Caixabank
Santander Bank

Gyms in l'Escala

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #13154982469

Stadiums & Teams in l'Escala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near l'Escala

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’Estartit—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Foixà—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Llabiá—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Pals—Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat—Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis—Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield—Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield—Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Camp de Vol de Palafolls—Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield—Small Airport
Club Aernautic Catalunya—Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Llupia Airfield—Small Airport
Montescot Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield—Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in l'Escala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de correus

Churches & Religious Organizations in l'Escala

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Islámico l'Escala
Església de Sant Martí d'Empúries
Església de Santa Reparada
Església Evangèlica Baptista
Sant Pere
Sant Vicenç de les Corts
Santa Maria del Palau

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 l'Escala

What is the population of l'Escala?

l'Escala has a population of 10,417 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 900 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is l'Escala 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 l'Escala?

l'Escala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

How is the job market in l'Escala?

There are 792 business establishments in the area.

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