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Loja, Spain
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Loja is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 21,574. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 21,574 |
| Population Density | 103 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1689°, -4.1513° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Loja
Loja is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 21,574. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Loja vs Spain Average
Income: Loja vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,640 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Loja
Loja has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 210.0 sq mi (544.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1689°N, 4.1513°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 57 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 131 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Loja has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Loja
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Caminillo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Victoria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Victoria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Rural Monte Hacho | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Rural Gibalto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Rafael Pérez del Álamo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Elena Martín Vivaldi | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Moraima | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alfaguara | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Virgen de la Caridad | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Loja
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Málaga | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM | chr, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] | chr, dance | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Malaga | local news, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gozadera Fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Only Romantic Radio | easy listening, lovesongs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Málaga | cultural news, live | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonaos fm | 1980s, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Planeta | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Costa Del Mar Dance | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mega Radio | 90s, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chanquete FM 99.5 | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol | 00s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Loja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo del Jamón | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación del Embalse de Iznájar | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Histórico | ||||
| Destilerías Machaquito | ||||
| La Tahona | ||||
| Museo de la Chacina | ||||
| Museo de Navidad | ||||
| Museo del Aguardiente Anisado | ||||
| Museo del Anís | ||||
| Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Museo del Chocolate | ||||
| Museo del Olivo | ||||
| Museo del Turrón, Mantecado y Mazapán | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Sala Museo Antonio Quintana | ||||
| Salón de la Radio Juan Sánchez Ferrer |
Libraries in Loja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Julio Burell | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Moraleda de Zafayona | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Loja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo de Loja | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday, Av de la Constitucion | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Loja
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Loja
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Loja
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Loja
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Loja
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Loja
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Loja
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Loja
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Loja
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Loja
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Loja
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Loja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Loja
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Córdoba Airport | ODB | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Antequera | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Jaen - Las Infantas | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo El Judio | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | — | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base BRICA de Cártama | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | — | Small Airport |
| Córdoba-Villarrubia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Loja
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de San Isidro | |
| Iglesia de la Encarnación | |
| Iglesia de San Gabriel | |
| Iglesia Santa Catalina | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Loja
What is the population of Loja?
Loja has a population of 21,574 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 210.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Loja 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 Loja?
Loja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Loja?
There are 1,640 business establishments in the area.