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Macael, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Macael is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 6,090. Elevation: 1,932 ft (589 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,090 Population 321/sq mi density
1,932 ft Elevation 589 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
14.9 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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About Macael

Macael

Macael is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Macael is famous for the production of marble.

People

Population6,090
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density321/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Population6,090
Population Density321 / sq mi
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Coordinates37.3332°, -2.3009°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (379 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Macael

Macael is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 6,090. The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet (589 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Macael has a population of 6,090 with a density of 321 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,090
Total Population
321
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
19.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Macael vs Spain Average

The median household income in Macael is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 463 business establishments.

Income: Macael vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)463

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Macael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates37.3332°N, 2.3009°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 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 M6.3 117 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 86 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 77 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 69 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 37 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 89 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 106 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 115 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 81 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 122 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 129 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 97 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 69 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 68 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 117 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 77 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 140 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 92 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 128 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 126 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in

Macael has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Macael

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora del Rosario - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Juan Rubio Ortiz - - - -
Escuela Infantil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Macael

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3
RNE Radio Nacional Almería almería, juanjitos MP3 128 kbps
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Macael

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Historia de Serón «Juan Torreblanca Martínez»
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura tradicional
Centro de Interpretacion del Marmol
Centro de Visitantes "Los Yesares"
Centro Pérez Siquier
Museo Casa Ibáñez
Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería
Museo del Marmol
Museo Pedro Gilabert
Parque Temático de la Piedra Seca

Libraries in Macael

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Historico Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Castro de Filabres0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Chercos0.0

Farmers Markets in Macael

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Llanos
Mercado Abastos municipal
Plaza de la Constituciòn
Plaza del Mercado de Abastos

Restaurants in Macael

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Plaza
El Torero
La Frontera 2
Los Membrivos
Pizzeria Pepperone
Restaurante La Marmita

Cafes in Macael

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Musical El Patio
Cafeteria Bulevar

Clinics in Macael

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Macael

Gas Stations in Macael

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Suimasa

Banks in Macael

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Gyms in Macael

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES #546304672

Airports Near Macael

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Garrucha-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villa María-Small Airport
Aeródromo Orce-Small Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub Müller-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macael

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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 Macael

What is the population of Macael?

Macael has a population of 6,090 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 321 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Macael 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 Macael?

Macael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches.

How is the job market in Macael?

There are 463 business establishments in the area.

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