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la Bisbal d'Empordà, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

la Bisbal d'Empordà is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 10,385. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,385 Population 522/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 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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About la Bisbal d'Empordà

la Bisbal d'Empordà

La Bisbal d'Empordà is the county seat of the comarca of Baix Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the Empordà plain, adjacent to the Gavarres and watered by the river Daró.

People

Population10,385
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density522/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population10,385
Population Density522 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates41.9500°, 3.0500°
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 la Bisbal d'Empordà

la Bisbal d'Empordà is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 10,385. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 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.

la Bisbal d'Empordà has a population of 10,385 with a density of 522 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,385
Total Population
522
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
19.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

la Bisbal d'Empordà vs Spain Average

The median household income in la Bisbal d'Empordà is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 789 business establishments.

Income: la Bisbal d'Empordà vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)789

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in la Bisbal d'Empordà

la Bisbal d'Empordà has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 1.2° / 13.7° 57.8
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 1.6° / 14.7° 42.1
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 4.1° / 17.4° 52.6
Apr 13°C / 55°F 6.5° / 19.6° 65.9
May 16.8°C / 62°F 10.3° / 23.3° 65.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.7° 57.9
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.6° 40.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.8° 47.5
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.6° 74.8
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.4° 85.7
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17.1° 61.2
Dec 8°C / 46°F 2° / 14° 51.1
la Bisbal d'Empordà 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 217 feet.

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

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²)
Population Density522/sq mi
Coordinates41.9500°N, 3.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

405 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 M4.7 107 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 107 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 81 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 62 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 79 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 131 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 46 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 76 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 129 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 72 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 115 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 71 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 86 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 106 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 108 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 111 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 100 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 109 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 109 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 49 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

la Bisbal d'Empordà has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in la Bisbal d'Empordà

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Forallac
Escola Mas Clarà
Institut La Bisbal
Escola Joan de Margarit
Escola Empordanet
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Radio Stations near la Bisbal d'Empordà

14 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
Ràdio Pineda pineda de mar MP3 256 kbps
Ràdio Arenys arenys de mar MP3 128 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 la Bisbal d'Empordà

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL
Banys Àrabs
CaixaForum Girona
Can Caciques. Centre d'interpratació de Llagostera
Can Santamaria
Carme Chapel
Casa de Cultura - Ca la Pruna
Casa Museu Irla
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor
Centre Bonastruc ça Porta
Cinema Museum
Església de Sant Pere de Galligants
Far de Tossa
Fishing Museum
Fundació Josep Pla
Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern
Fundació Modest Cuixart
Fundació Vila Casas
Gala Dalí Castle
Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries
Maram
Masia de Can Saragossa
Museu bíblic
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu d'arqueologia subaquàtica de Catalunya
Museu d'Art
Museu d'Art de Girona - Farmàcia de L'Hospital Santa Caterina
Museu d'Història de la Ciutat
Museu d'Història dels Jueus
Museu d'Història la Joguina
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
Museu de la Catedral
Museu de la confitura
Museu de la Mediterrània
Museu de la Moto
Museu de la Pesca
Museu de la Terrissa
Museu del bonsai
Museu del Salvament Marítim
Museu del Suro
Museu Emili Vilà
Museu Municipal
Museu Palau Solterra
Museu Rural
Museu Vehicles Classics
Sant Andreu
Soldat de Plom Girona
The Terracotta Ceramics Museum

Libraries in la Bisbal d'Empordà

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aula de lectura Modest Prats0.0
Bibilioteca Escolar Escola Marta Mata0.0
Biblioteca Antònia Adroher0.0
Biblioteca Carles Rahola0.0
Biblioteca de Col·legi d'Advocats0.0
Biblioteca de l'Armentera0.0
Biblioteca de L'Arxiu Històric de Girona0.0
Biblioteca de L'Arxiu Municipal0.0
Biblioteca de l'associació de veïns de Pedret0.0
Biblioteca de L'Escola de l'Esplai0.0
Biblioteca de l'Hospital DR.Josep Trueta0.0
Biblioteca de L'Hospital J. Trueta0.0
Biblioteca de L'Institut d'Estudis Gironins0.0
Biblioteca de l'institut Montilivi0.0
Biblioteca de la Catedral0.0
Biblioteca de La UdG. Campus Centre0.0
Biblioteca de La UdG. Campus Montilivi0.0
Biblioteca de la UNED-Girona0.0
Biblioteca de la universitat de Girona - Campus del Barri Vell0.0
Biblioteca de Lloret de Mar0.0
Biblioteca de Palafrugell0.0
Biblioteca de Palamós0.0
Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Aparelladors i Arquitectes Tècnics de Girona0.0
Biblioteca del col·legi d'arquitectes0.0
Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya. Dem. Girona0.0
Biblioteca del Col·legi d'Enginyers Tècnics Industrials de Girona0.0
Biblioteca del Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya i del Centre d'Arqueologia0.0
Biblioteca del Museu del Cinema0.0
Biblioteca del seminari0.0
Biblioteca Eliezer Eljanan Schalit0.0
Biblioteca Ernest Lluch0.0
Biblioteca Escola Bosc de la Pabordia0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Montfollet0.0
Biblioteca Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia0.0
Biblioteca i Centre Cívic0.0
Biblioteca Julià Cutiller0.0
Biblioteca Just M. Casero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Celrà0.0
Biblioteca municipal Emilia Xargay0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Octavi Viader i Margarit0.0
Biblioteca Pere Blasi0.0
Biblioteca Pere Caner0.0
Biblioteca popular de l'ateneu 24 de juny0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Girona0.0
Biblioteca Salvador Allende0.0
Biblioteca Salvador Raurich0.0
Biblioteca Universitat de Girona0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Català0.0
Cartoteca de la universitat de Girona0.0
Centre de Documentació Europea0.0
Espai Polivalent de la Biblioteca0.0
Mercé Rodoreda0.0
Punt de lectura de Sant Narcís0.0
Punt de Lectura de Torre Gironella0.0
Sala Galà0.0
Sociotecta annexa Joaquim Franch0.0

Farmers Markets in la Bisbal d'Empordà

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Llotja del peix
Mercadillo de Lloret de mar
Mercadillo de Palamós
Mercadillo de Platja d'Aro
Mercadillo de Sant Antoni de Calonge
Mercat
Mercat de la fruita i hortalisses
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat municipal d'Abastaments
Mercat Municipal de Palamós
Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit
Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu
Plaça de la Sardana
Plaça del Mercat
Placeta de Pekin

Hotels in la Bisbal d'Empordà

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mar de Tasmània

Restaurants in la Bisbal d'Empordà

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar El Pas
Cafeteria El Rec
Can Willy
El Magatzem de Fonteta
El Toc
la Masia
la pizzeria del tasmània

Cafes in la Bisbal d'Empordà

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

17100CAFÈ
Absenta
casamoner
del Raval
El Drac
Moments

Castles in la Bisbal d'Empordà

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castell de La Bisbal d'Empordà
Castell de Vulpellac

Clinics in la Bisbal d'Empordà

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària de La Bisbal d'Empordà

Bus Stations in la Bisbal d'Empordà

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estació d'autobusos de la Bibsal d'Empordà

Gas Stations in la Bisbal d'Empordà

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Moeve

Banks in la Bisbal d'Empordà

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
BBVA
Santander Bank
Santander Bank

Breweries in la Bisbal d'Empordà

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craft Room
Dual lab
Kuriona
Rispa

Stadiums & Teams in la Bisbal d'Empordà

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near la Bisbal d'Empordà

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de Vol de PalafollsSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in la Bisbal d'Empordà

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in la Bisbal d'Empordà

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CESMAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in la Bisbal d'Empordà

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Església de Sant Pol de la Bisbal
Sant Julià i Santa Basilissa de Vulpellac
Santa Llúcia de l'Arboç
Santa Maria
Santa Maria de Fonteta

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 la Bisbal d'Empordà

What is the population of la Bisbal d'Empordà?

la Bisbal d'Empordà has a population of 10,385 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 522 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is la Bisbal d'Empordà 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 la Bisbal d'Empordà?

la Bisbal d'Empordà 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 la Bisbal d'Empordà?

There are 789 business establishments in the area.

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