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La Iruela, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

La Iruela is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,935. Elevation: 2,907 ft (886 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
1,935 Population 8/sq mi density
2,907 ft Elevation 886 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Iruela

La Iruela

La Iruela is a town located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. It sits on a peak of the Sierra de Cazorla and is home to the ruins of an 11th-century Moorish, and later Templar, fortress which towers over the road from Cazorla to the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 1894 inhabitants.

People

Population1,935
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Population1,935
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Coordinates37.9199°, -2.9966°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About La Iruela

La Iruela is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,935. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet (886 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°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.

La Iruela has a population of 1,935 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 229.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,935
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
229.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

La Iruela vs Spain Average

The median household income in La Iruela is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: La Iruela vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Iruela experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°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 2,907 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below Spain avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Area229.2 sq mi (593.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates37.9199°N, 2.9966°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 117 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 130 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 119 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 97 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 142 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 148 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 129 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 97 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 105 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 122 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 119 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 145 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 130 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 120 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 103 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 16 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 99 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 103 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 102 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

La Iruela has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Iruela

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alto Guadalquivir
Colegio Público Rural Atalaya.
Colegio Público Rural Atalaya.
CPR. Atalaya.
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Radio Stations near La Iruela

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Dial música en español MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial - Arahal arahal, español MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Iruela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación "Los Molinos hidráulicos del Río Cerezuelo"
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura de la Madera
Centro de Interpretación del Río Castril
Centro de interpretacion Tumbas Principescas de Toya y Hornos
Centro de Recepción de visitantes "Tumbas Principescas"
Centro Temático "Frondosa Naturaleza"
Centro Temático de Especies Amenazadas
Museo Agrícola
Museo de Artes Populares
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares del Alto Guadalquivir
Museo de Rafael Zabaleta
Museo Virgen de Tíscar

Libraries in La Iruela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal y Centro Guadalinfo0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in La Iruela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Santo Tomé
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cazorla
Recinto Ferial y Mercadillo

Hotels in La Iruela

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aula de Naturaleza Cantalar
Casa Rural: "El Olivar de Tramaya en Cazorla"
Casa Rural: "El Olivar de Tramaya en Cazorla"
El Adelantado
Hotel & Spa Sierra de Cazorla
Hotel Coto del Valle de Cazorla
Hotel de Montaña La Finca
Hotel El Curro
Hotel La Finca de Mercedes
Hotel Montaña
Hotel Rural Convento Santa Maria de la Sierra
Hotel Rural La Calerilla
Hotel Rural San Julian
Los Ranchales
Parador de Cazorla
Parque de Cazorla

Restaurants in La Iruela

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arroyo Frio
Asador La Bolera
Casa Antonia
Cazorla_Valle
Chiringuito Cerrada del Utrero
Cuatro Estaciones
Cuco´s
El Meson
El Montes
El Parral
Hotel Montaña
La Forchetta
La Taberna
Los Enebros
Los Robles
Restaurante El Templario
Restaurante la Finca de Mercedes
Restaurante Montesinos
Restaurante-Brasería Aleuri Olympo
Valle del Guadalquivir

Cafes in La Iruela

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avenida
Cafe Bar La Dolce Vita
Churrería Vilar
CICUM
Martín

Theatres in La Iruela

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Castillo de la Iruela.

Monuments in La Iruela

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavadero Fuente del Cuerno, 1955
Torre del Reloj

Castles in La Iruela

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de La Iruela

Clinics in La Iruela

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Agustín Salcedo Cano
Centro de Salud Doctor Agustín Salcedo Cano

Gas Stations in La Iruela

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve

Banks in La Iruela

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Rural
Unicaja Banco

Gyms in La Iruela

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal
Gimnasio Municipal de Burunchel

Stadiums & Teams in La Iruela

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Airports Near La Iruela

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de LinaresSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Beas De Segura AirfieldSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
La Caminera AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cuesta AerodromeSmall Airport
La Perdiz - Torre De Juan Abad AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport
Terrinches Agro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Iruela

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción.
Templo del Espíritu Santo

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Iruela

What is the population of La Iruela?

La Iruela has a population of 1,935 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 229.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is La Iruela 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 Iruela?

La Iruela has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°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 La Iruela?

There are 147 business establishments in the area.

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