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La Orotava, Spain
Canary Islands · Spain
La Orotava is a mid-size city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 41,833. Elevation: 1,165 ft (355 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 41,833 |
| Population Density | 308 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.3908°, -16.5231° |
| 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 Orotava
La Orotava is a mid-size city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 41,833. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 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 Orotava vs Spain Average
Income: La Orotava vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 3,179 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Orotava
La Orotava has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.9°C), the coldest is Mar (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 163 mm.
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 | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 136.0 sq mi (352.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3908°N, 16.5231°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 | - | 29 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 86 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | - | 27 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 18 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 102 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 129 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 165 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 Orotava 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 Orotava
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ramón y Cajal | - | - | - | - |
| Salesianos San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santo Tomás de Aquino | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Orotava Manuel González Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Aguamansa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio "La Milagrosa" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora de La Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Villalba Hervás | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| The International British Yeoward School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Domínguez Alfonso | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Rafael Arozarena | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria El Mayorazgo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Orotava
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 Orotava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Lanzarote Museum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Casa Museo los Sabandeños | ||||
| Doll Museum | ||||
| Fundacion Cristino de Vera | ||||
| Juan Évora Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| La Casona | ||||
| MCEDOCAM | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo de Antropología de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Tenerife | ||||
| Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos | ||||
| Museo de las Alfombras | ||||
| Museo del Pescador | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Pinolere | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico El Granero | ||||
| Museo Guanche | ||||
| Museo IES Cabrera Pinto | ||||
| Museo Lucha Canaria | ||||
| Museo Santa Clara de arte sacro | ||||
| Pirámides de Güímar | ||||
| Porcelain Museum |
Libraries in La Orotava
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico Provincial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arico Viejo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CajaCanarias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de El Sauzal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la ESIT | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la ESIT | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Edificio Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Edificio Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca General | 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 de Las Caletillas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fernando del Hoyo y Laura Salazar | 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 la Villa de Candelaria | 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 Orotava
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Market Tenerife | |||||
| Bitcoin Market Tenerife | |||||
| Centro Comercial San Felipe | |||||
| Food market | |||||
| Gambian Market | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo agrícola de La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor | |||||
| 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 de La Laguna | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado del Agricultor de Fasnia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Estación | |||||
| Mercatenerife |
Hotels in La Orotava
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Orotava
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Orotava
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Orotava
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Orotava
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Orotava
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Orotava
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Orotava
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Orotava
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Orotava
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Orotava
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Orotava
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Orotava
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in La Orotava
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Orotava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería La Herradura | ||||
| Cervecería La Herradura | ||||
| Cerveza Chutney | ||||
| Tierra de Perros |
Stadiums & Teams in La Orotava
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Orotava
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 Orotava
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in La Orotava
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud La Laguna | ||
| Centro Phisioterapiya Canaris | ||
| Clínica Darias | ||
| Fisioterapia 5 | ||
| Quirón Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Orotava
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Cruz del Durazno | |
| Cruz de la Rebanada | |
| Cruz del Dornajito | |
| Ermita | |
| Ermita | |
| Ermita de Candelaria del Lomo | |
| Ermita de la Cruz de los Martillos | |
| Ermita de la Piedad | |
| Ermita de Las Candias | |
| Ermita de San Felipe | |
| Ermita de San Nicolás | |
| Iglesia Aguamansa | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción | |
| Iglesia de San Agustín | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Diego de Alcala y Virgen del Valle | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San Isidro | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Luz |
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What is the population of La Orotava?
La Orotava has a population of 41,833 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 308 people per square mile, spread across 136.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is La Orotava 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 Orotava?
La Orotava 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 Orotava?
There are 3,179 business establishments in the area.