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Maspalomas, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Maspalomas is a mid-size city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 36,065. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,065 Population 225/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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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People

Population36,065
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density225/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population36,065
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates27.7606°, -15.5860°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Maspalomas

Maspalomas is a mid-size city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 36,065. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Maspalomas has a population of 36,065 with a density of 225 people per square mile, spread across 160.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,065
Total Population
225
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
160.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maspalomas vs Spain Average

The median household income in Maspalomas is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,741 business establishments.

Income: Maspalomas vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,741

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Maspalomas

Maspalomas has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 132 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.2°C / 65°F 15.4° / 21.1° 24.2
Feb 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 20.1
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 15.9° / 22.4° 12.0
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 16.7° / 23° 5.4
May 21°C / 70°F 18° / 24.1° 0.9
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.7° 0.5
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.2° 0.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 22.1° / 27.9° 0.5
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 21.8° / 27.2° 4.8
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.4° 15.9
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 18.5° / 24.3° 18.1
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 16.6° / 22.3° 29.0
Maspalomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Spain avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area160.4 sq mi (415.3 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates27.7606°N, 15.5860°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 70 km
Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 142 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 58 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 68 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 142 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 86 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 55 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 66 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 69 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 67 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 20 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 51 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 53 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 65 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 78 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 59 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 59 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 72 km
Mar 23, 2002 28 km SE of Fasnia, Spain M3.2 70 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 — 103 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 101 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gran Canaria (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 27 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 118 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Wettest

Maspalomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Maspalomas

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Primaria San Fernando Maspalomas — — — —
C.P.E.I.P Colegio Alma's — — — —
The British School of Gran Canaria — — — —
Canterbury School — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Faro de Maspalomas — — — —
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Radio Stations near Maspalomas

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Inolvidable FM oldies, pop MP3 192 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Las Palmas culture, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Primavera GC 107.3 FM deutsch, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Canarias Radio — MP3 56 kbps
Radio San Borondón cultura popular, tertulias MP3 128 kbps
INOLVIDABLE FM 95.8FM various MP3 192 kbps
RADIO LAS PALMAS 97.3FM — MP3 128 kbps
ES RADIO LAS PALMAS 91.1 variety MP3 128 kbps
Calimbre Radio afro, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Las Palmas culture, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Europa hits MP3 128 kbps
HAPPYFM - FUERTEVENTURA — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Guiniguada community radio, culture MP3
Radio Esperantia funk, rnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Carrizal canarias, español MP3 128 kbps
EMISORA DIOCESANA Radios Tamaraceite music, religious MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TINAMAR — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gáldar — MP3 256 kbps
RPV Gran Canaria pop MP3 320 kbps
Holland FM Gran Canaria greatest hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Maspalomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa-Museo León y Castillo
Centro de Interpretación de las Salinas de Tenefé
Centro de Interpretación del Roque Bentayga
Centro de Interpretación La Fortaleza
Centro de Interpretación Los Caserones
Centro de plantas medicinales de Tejeda
Centro Etnográfico Faro de Maspalomas
Historical Quarter Visitor's Centre
Medicina Rural Don Paco
Mundo Aborigen
Museo
Museo de Aeronáutica Canaria
Museo de Guayadeque
Museo de Historia
Museo de historia y tradiciones de Tejeda
Museo de la Cal de Risco Verde
Museo de la Zafra
Museo de Piedras
Museo Etnográfico Casa de los Yánez
Museo Finca Condal
Museo Tres Cruces
Necrópolis de Arteara

Libraries in Maspalomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca El Canario0.0
Biblioteca Masía Catalana0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Benito Pérez Galdós"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Carrizal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Vecindario0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Joaquín Artiles0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Montiano Placeres0.0
Biblioteca Munincipal de Tejeda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruce de Arinaga0.0
Santa Lucía0.0

Farmers Markets in Maspalomas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anfi Markt
Mercadillo
Mercadillo
Mercadillo Agrícola
Mercadillo de la Cruz de Tejeda
Mercado Agricolar
Mercado de San Mateo
Mercado de San Mateo
Mercado Municipal de Telde
SPAR
Vecindario Mercado

Hotels in Maspalomas

92 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albatros
Allsun Hotel Espléndido
Apartamentos The Koala Garden Suites
Apartamentos Villa Eden
Artika Natura Suites & Spa Resort
Ataitana Faro
Bahia Meloneras
Bungalow Sonnemar
Bungalows Campo Golf
Bungalows Duna Flor
Bungalows Las Almenas
Bungalows Las Vegas Golf
Bungalows Tisaya Golf
Canary Garden Club
Capri
Casa Camping Pasito Blanco
Caybeach Meloneras
Caybeach Princess Resort
Club Maspalomas Suites & SPA
Club Porto Mare
Club Primavera
Club Torso
Club Vista Serena
COOEE Los Calderones
Cristobald
Dunas Mirador Maspalomas
El Cardonal
El Palmeral
eó Maspalomas Resort
Farotel Las Palomas
FBC Fortuny Resort
Grand Hotel Residencia
Green Golf
Grimanesa Bungalows
H10 Playa Meloneras Palace
HD Parque Cristobal
Holycan
Hotel Faro A Lopesan Collection Hotel
Hotel Green Oasis
Hotel Palm Oasis Maspalomas
Hotel Palmeral Oasis
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras
Hotel Riu Palace Oasis
Hotel Suites & Villas
Islas Bonitas
Jardine Dorado
Kiwi
Koala Garden Suites
La Mirage
Las Margaritas
Las Vegas Golf
Lopesan Baobab Resort
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Spa & Resort
Lopesan Villa del Conde
Los Albaricoqes
Los Grotos
Los Melocotones
Los Parrales
Los Tunos
Marbella Golf
Maspalomas Lago
Maspalomas Oasis Club
Maspalomas Princess
Monte Golf
MRC Maspalomas Resort
Occidental Margaritas
Palmera Golf
Paraiso Maspalomas
Parque las Palmas
Parque Luz
Parque Nogal
Playmar
Rainbow Golf Bungalows
Seven
seven
Sonora Golf
Sun Garden
Sunprime Atlantic View
Tabaiba Princess
Tinguaro
Tislaya Park
Tropisol
Turbo Club
Venesol
Vere Mar
Villas Blancas
Villas Las Almenas
Vista Bonita
Vista Golf
Vista Oasis
Vistaflor

Restaurants in Maspalomas

88 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abrasa
Asia House
Atipyko
Bamboo Garden
Bandera
Bandera
Bellagio
Borneo
Botánico
Buffet Drago
Ca Paco
Café del Mar Meloneras
Candombe bar
Casa Serafín
Casa Serafin
Chillout
Chino Cantón
Chino Tunte
Ciao Ciao
Denisse Winery
El Barco Maspalomas Ristorante Pizzeria
El Churrasco
El Marinero
El Rincón Libanés
El Salsete
Góndola
Grand Italia
Grill Faro
Hawai Poke
Healthy Be Good
Italia
K1 food & lounge
KopaZ
Krystal
La Bolognese
La Cabana Rest Grill
La Casa Club
la casa vieja
La Esquina Ibérica
La Fontana di Trevi
La Guagua Blanka
La Noria
La Palma Restaurant
La Pampa
La Pampa
La Papa Loca
La Proa - Casa Reyes
La Proa Casa Reyes
La Sirena
La Taberna Bar de Tapas
La Taquería
La Tasquita Canaria
Las Morgado Allende
Las Rías
Los José's La Tapita
Magnolias Tennis Centre
Mar Café
Maximilians Restaurant
Mezzaluna
Misbah
Nissei
Osaka
Play Mar
Promenade
Quality Pizza
Restaurante A Gaudi
Restaurante Beirut
Restaurante Chino Dragon
Restaurante Etiopico Afrika
Restaurante Koala
Restaurante La Terraza
Restaurante Mixtura
Ristorante Pizzeria Taormina
Rustico
Santa Margarita
Speedy pizza
Sun's Gardens Bar Restaurante
Sushi Mex
Swing
Taipei II
Tasquita La Bellota
Tasquita Marina Rosa
Thai Beach Food
The House
Toscana Grill
Trattoria Anima Sarda
Tropical Soul
Wok Teppanyaki

Cafes in Maspalomas

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backerei Zipf
BoulevardOasis
Café de Paris
CiaoCiao
Dulce o Salado?
Guarapo
Koivu ja tähti
La Terracita de Lumi
La Terraza Romantica
Maximilian's Café am Faro
Mundo Aborigen
Pingüino Soul
Plaza
Siete Razones
Sunset Café
The Corner

Cinemas in Maspalomas

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moonlight Cinema

Theatres in Maspalomas

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birds of Prey and Exotic Birds Show
Escenario

Monuments in Maspalomas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christopher Columbus 24. Mai 1502
Faro de Maspalomas

Zoos in Maspalomas

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palmitos Park

Theme Parks in Maspalomas

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday World

Clinics in Maspalomas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Oasis

Veterinaries in Maspalomas

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snoopy Veterinary

Bus Stations in Maspalomas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Faro de Maspalomas

Gas Stations in Maspalomas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve
Moeve
PCAN

Banks in Maspalomas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Shopping Malls in Maspalomas

8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Bellavista
Centro Comercial El Tablero
Centro Comercial Faro 2
Centro Comercial Meloneras Playa
Centro Comercial Ronda
Centro Comercial San Fernando
Centro Comercial Varadero
Centro Sonnenland

Gyms in Maspalomas

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #8711842858
O3 Zone

Golf Courses in Maspalomas

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Resort Salobre Sur
Lopesan Meloneras Golf
Maspalomas Golf

Breweries in Maspalomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Viva
Jaira Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Maspalomas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maspalomas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gran Canaria AirportLPALarge Airport
El Berriel Aeroc Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maspalomas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica del Sur
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
Iglesia de San Fernando, PARROQUIA SAN FERNANDO de MASPALOMAS

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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 Maspalomas

What is the population of Maspalomas?

Maspalomas has a population of 36,065 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 160.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maspalomas 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 Maspalomas?

Maspalomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

How is the job market in Maspalomas?

There are 2,741 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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