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La Guardia de Jaén, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
La Guardia de Jaén is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 4,061. Elevation: 1,955 ft (596 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Guardia de Jaén
La Guardia de Jaén or Guardia de Jaén, La, and the old Mentesa Bastia at Iberic and Roman era, is a small city located in the province of Jaén (Spain) at western end of Sierra Mágina, on the Cerro de San Marcos, near the promontory of Cerro de San Cristóbal, from where it dominates the valley of the river Guadalbullón.
With a population of 4061 inhabitants -according to January 2009 census (INE)-, is situated 635 m (2,083.33 ft) over sea level, with an area of 38.43 km2 (14.84 sq mi). Located some 10 km (6.2 mi) from Jaén, being the closest town, better communication with the capital thanks to the three tracks that bind: Jontoya highway bridge, road N-323 and Bailén-Motril motorway (A44/E-902).
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 4,061 |
| Population Density | 81 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7430°, -3.6931° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (448 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About La Guardia de Jaén
La Guardia de Jaén is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 4,061. The city sits at an elevation of 1,955 feet (596 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
La Guardia de Jaén vs Spain Average
Income: La Guardia de Jaén vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 309 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Guardia de Jaén
La Guardia de Jaén has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 490 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7430°N, 3.6931°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 132 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
La Guardia de Jaén has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in La Guardia de Jaén
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Real Mentesa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Real Mentesa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Guardia de Jaén
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Multimedia | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Guardia de Jaén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Centro de Interpretaciòn de la Camineria | ||||
| Centro de la Santería | ||||
| Centro de Recepción de Visitantes del Oppidum de Puente Tablas | ||||
| Edificio del Banco de España | ||||
| Museo "Cerezo Moreno" | ||||
| Museo "Torre del Reloj" | ||||
| Museo Antonio Romero | ||||
| Museo Baeza | ||||
| Museo Casa Hermandad Cofradía de la Vera Cruz | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares | ||||
| Museo de Jaén | ||||
| Museo de la Cultura del Olivo | ||||
| Museo del Molino Alto de Santa Ana | ||||
| Museo Íbero | ||||
| Museo Internacional de Arte Naïf | ||||
| Terra Oleum | ||||
| Visita Catedral |
Libraries in La Guardia de Jaén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Provincial | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca escolar | 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alfonso Carrasco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Condestable Iranzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Provincial de Jaén | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Cultura. Biblioteca y Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Didácticos Merlín | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio B2 Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Guardia de Jaén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo (romería) | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Peñamefécit | |||||
| Mercado de abastos Peñamefecit | |||||
| Mercado de San Francisco |
Restaurants in La Guardia de Jaén
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Guardia de Jaén
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Guardia de Jaén
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Guardia de Jaén
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Guardia de Jaén
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Guardia de Jaén
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Guardia de Jaén
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Guardia de Jaén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in La Guardia de Jaén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near La Guardia de Jaén
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 La Guardia de Jaén
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Armilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Jaen - Las Infantas | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Linares | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | — | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Atlas Center Vuelos de Drones | — | Small Airport |
| Beas De Segura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | — | Small Airport |
| El Barranco - Sierra Morena | — | Small Airport |
| Guadix | — | Small Airport |
| La Centenera | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Guardia de Jaén
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Guardia de Jaén
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de San Sebastián | |
| Iglesia de la Coronada | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Guardia de Jaén?
La Guardia de Jaén has a population of 4,061 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is La Guardia de Jaén 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 Guardia de Jaén?
La Guardia de Jaén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
How is the job market in La Guardia de Jaén?
There are 309 business establishments in the area.