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Lanteira, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Lanteira is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 489. Elevation: 4,213 ft (1,284 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
489 Population 2/sq mi density
4,213 ft Elevation 1,284 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
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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Full City Profile

People

Population489
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Population489
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Coordinates37.1687°, -3.1382°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Lanteira

Lanteira is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 489. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet (1,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Lanteira has a population of 489 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 258.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

489
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
258.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lanteira vs Spain Average

The median household income in Lanteira is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Lanteira vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lanteira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.1687°N, 3.1382°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,554 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 42 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 49 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 124 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 142 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 48 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 65 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 64 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 142 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 150 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 81 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 54 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 143 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 142 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 61 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 143 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 74 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 143 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 64 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 54 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 70 136 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 127 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Lanteira has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Lanteira

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
esRadio Granada culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Granada news, talk UNKNOWN
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Cope Granada entretenimiento, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Granada culture, music MP3 128 kbps
COPE Granada-Sta.Fe actualidad, cope MP3 56 kbps
Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº MP3 128 kbps
Radio sin barreras MP3 320 kbps
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cehel Albuñol flamenco, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Almaina 64kbps community radio, freedom OGG 64 kbps
Ondacero Granada culture, news UNKNOWN
Cadena SER Granada culture, news AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Lanteira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Gerald Brenan
Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon
Casa Museo Pintor Julio Visconti
Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix - Cueva Museo
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira
Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda
Centro Paleontológico Fonelas P-1
Centro Vitivinícola de Polícar
Cerámica Gabarrón
Cuevas La Alcazaba
Jamón Experience
Museo Casa Alpujarreña
Museo Catedralicio Donum Fidei
Museo del Campanario
Museo del Pueblo
Museo Etnológico
Museo Fotográfico
Trópolis Museo de Historia

Libraries in Lanteira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Capileira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Erizos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Escritor José Asenjo Sedano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Lanteira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo del Sábado
Mercado Barriada de Andalucía
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos de Guadix

Hotels in Lanteira

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lanteira Hotel Floros

Stadiums & Teams in Lanteira

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lanteira

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 Lanteira

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Jaen - Las InfantasSmall Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Jayena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanteira

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Torre Vieja
Iglesia Parroquial de la Anunciación

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 Lanteira

What is the population of Lanteira?

Lanteira has a population of 489 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 258.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lanteira 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 Lanteira?

Lanteira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in Lanteira?

There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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