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La Torrecilla, Spain

Murcia · Spain

La Torrecilla is a small town in Murcia, Spain with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
2,000 Population 2/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
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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 Torrecilla

La Torrecilla

La Torrecilla is a mountain with a height of 1,918 m (6,293 ft), which lies southeast of Ronda in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, of the Sierra de las Nieves range in the province of Málaga, Andalucia, Spain. In the Sierra de las Nieves range, it is the largest mountain. La Torrecilla is part of the Andalusian mountain system and is a notable destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the surrounding mountains, and, on clear days, the African coast. The Sierra de las Nieves, where La Torrecilla is situated, is a protected area and recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its rich biodiversity and unique geological formations.

People

Population2,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population2,000
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates37.6236°, -1.7279°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceMurcia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About La Torrecilla

La Torrecilla is a small town in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

La Torrecilla has a population of 2,000 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 831.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,000
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
831.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

La Torrecilla vs Spain Average

The median household income in La Torrecilla is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: La Torrecilla vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Torrecilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Spain avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area831.7 sq mi (2,154.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.6236°N, 1.7279°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 144 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 98 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 10 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 97 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 145 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 65 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 42 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 105 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 9 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 9 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 33 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 110 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 126 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 24 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 146 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 90 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 37 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 82 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 31 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 62 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.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in

La Torrecilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Torrecilla

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sierra Almenara
Colegio Alfonso García López
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Radio Stations near La Torrecilla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Azul FM Murcia MP3 160 kbps

Museums in La Torrecilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estación de Ferrocarril de Huércal-Overa
Bernal
Casa Forestal Fuente de Rubeos
Casa-Museo de las Cofradías de Semana Santa
Centro de Interpretación del Mar CIMAR
Colección Museográfica de Grafología "Augusto Vels"
Las Cuatro Torres
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Arqueológico Municipal
Museo Azul de la Semana Santa
Museo de Bordados del Paso Blanco
Museo de Bordados del Paso Morado
museo de La Torre Nazarí de Huercal Overa
Museo interior de la torre Nazarí
Museo vía crucis de Huercal Overa
Museo-Centro Folklórico "Virgen del Rosario" (en construcción)
Museos Casas Cueva
Palacio Huerto Ruano
Sala Etnográfica de la Agricultura y la Ganadería
Yacimiento Arqueológico "La Bastida"

Libraries in La Torrecilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Aledo0.0
Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil del Centro Cultural.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mateo García0.0
Biblioteca Pilar Barnés0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Centro de lectura Almendricos0.0
Centro de lectura Cazalla0.0
Centro de lectura El Esparragal - La Estación0.0
Centro de lectura La Hoya0.0
Centro de lectura Marchena-Aguaderas0.0
Centro de lectura Príncipe de Asturias0.0
Centro de Lectura Purias0.0

Farmers Markets in La Torrecilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Semanal de los sábados
Plaza de Abastos

Restaurants in La Torrecilla

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiroshima
Palpicoteo
Restaurante Tienda Nueva
Venta el Gitano

Cafes in La Torrecilla

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Terraza

Cinemas in La Torrecilla

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Acec Almenara
Cine Las Oliveras

Train Stations in La Torrecilla

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerto Lumbreras

Gas Stations in La Torrecilla

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andamur
Estación de Servicio Oliva
Hnos. Morales
Plenergy
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in La Torrecilla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajamurcia

Shopping Malls in La Torrecilla

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Parque Almenara
Parque de Medianas

Stadiums & Teams in La Torrecilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Torrecilla

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Region of Murcia International AirportRMULarge Airport
Alcantarilla Air BaseMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeroclub TotanaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de GarruchaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Alhama De Murcia AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Martínez Del Puerto AirfieldSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Torrecilla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de La Escucha
Ermita de la Sagrada Familia
Ermita del Praíco

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 Torrecilla

What is the population of La Torrecilla?

La Torrecilla has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 831.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is La Torrecilla 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 Torrecilla?

La Torrecilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Torrecilla?

There are 152 business establishments in the area.

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