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La Guancha, Spain
Canary Islands · Spain
La Guancha is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 5,424. Elevation: 1,631 ft (497 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 5,424 |
| Population Density | 250 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.3732°, -16.6516° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Canary Islands |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.5 inches (369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About La Guancha
La Guancha is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 5,424. The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet (497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
La Guancha vs Spain Average
Income: La Guancha vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3732°N, 16.6516°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 41 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 74 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | - | 39 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 11 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 113 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 117 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
La Guancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Guancha
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Plus Ultra | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Público Tamaragua | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Guancha | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Guancha
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 La Guancha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTlandya | ||||
| Casa de la Castaña | ||||
| Casa del Plátano | ||||
| Casa del Vino | ||||
| Casa Méndez Fonseca - Casa de los Balcones | ||||
| Casa Museo "Los Cáceres" | ||||
| Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio" | ||||
| Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio" | ||||
| Casa museo la Siervita Sor María de Jesús | ||||
| Doll Museum | ||||
| Ecomuseo de El Tanque | ||||
| Juan Évora Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| La Casona | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Granadilla Abona | ||||
| Museo de las Alfombras | ||||
| Museo del Pescador | ||||
| Museo del Pescador | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico Cha Domitila | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Pinolere | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico El Granero | ||||
| Museo Guanche | ||||
| Museo Lucha Canaria | ||||
| Pirámides de Güímar | ||||
| Porcelain Museum |
Libraries in La Guancha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arico Viejo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de El Sauzal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Icod de los Vinos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de la Matanza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fernando del Hoyo y Laura Salazar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Jesús M. Báez Javier | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal La Corujera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tacoronte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal y Salas de Estudio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Puerto de Santiago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Tomás de Iriarte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Viera y Clavijo | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Lúdico y Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Estudios | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Estudios Isabel Acosta García | 0.0 | |||||
| The English Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Guancha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromercado Adeje | |||||
| Centro Comercial San Felipe | |||||
| Food market | |||||
| Gambian Market | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor El Palmar | |||||
| 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 del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor de Fasnia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Estación |
Restaurants in La Guancha
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Guancha
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Guancha
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Guancha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra de Perros |
Stadiums & Teams in La Guancha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Guancha
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | TFN | Large Airport |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | TFS | Large Airport |
| La Gomera Airport | GMZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Guancha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Guancha
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Teide National Park | Natural | 2007 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Guancha
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Cruz | |
| Ermita | |
| Ermita Cruz del Chacho | |
| Ermita Cruz del Tronco | |
| Ermita de Echeide | |
| Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Coromoto | |
| Ermita de San Antonio de Padua | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia del Dulce Nombre de Jesús | |
| Iglesia Las Rosas |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Guancha
What is the population of La Guancha?
La Guancha has a population of 5,424 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is La Guancha 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 Guancha?
La Guancha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.
How is the job market in La Guancha?
There are 412 business establishments in the area.