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Matalascañas, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Matalascañas is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 785. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
785 Population 2/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid 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

Population785
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population785
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates36.9978°, -6.5510°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Matalascañas

Matalascañas is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 785. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Matalascañas has a population of 785 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 541.0 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

785
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
541.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Matalascañas vs Spain Average

The median household income in Matalascañas is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Matalascañas vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Matalascañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Spain avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area541.0 sq mi (1,401.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.9978°N, 6.5510°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

588 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 96 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 88 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 107 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 137 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 73 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 141 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 37 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 90 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 129 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 120 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 134 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 92 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 125 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 109 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 116 km
Feb 23, 2005 91 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 136 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 91 km
Jul 25, 2010 92 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 136 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Matalascañas has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Matalascañas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Infantil Zampullin III
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Radio Stations near Matalascañas

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Marca MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 MP3 128 kbps
musicBox oldies MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Huelva news, noticias AAC+ 128 kbps
Onda Cero Cádiz noticias AAC 128 kbps
Radio Jerez MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Matalascañas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Mundo Marino
Palacio El Acebrón
Torre Almenara

Libraries in Matalascañas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Rafael de Pablos0.0

Farmers Markets in Matalascañas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Sanlúcar
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in Matalascañas

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apartamentos Playa Golf
Dunas de Doñana Apartamentos Turísticos
El Cortijo de los Mimbrales
Gran Hotel del Coto
Hotel Doñana Blus
Hotel Flamero
Moon Dreams El Cortijo
Ohtels Carabela Beach & Golf
On Hotels Oceanfront

Restaurants in Matalascañas

39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alberto's Restaurante
Beach Club Akua
Casa Juan Pedro
Casa Matias
Casa Miguel
Casa Pepe Ruiz
Chiringuito Altomar
Chiringuito El Arca
Chiringuito El Navegante
Chiringuito El Pichi
Chiringuito Heidi Bananas
Chiringuito La Barca
Chiringuito La Cabaña
Chiringuito La Carpa
Chiringuito La Sirena Dorada
Chiringuito Las Tres Carabelas
Chiringuito Los Pepes
Chiringuito Malandá
Chiringuito Paco Triana
Chiringuito Pedro José
Chiringuito Pichilin
Chiringuito Taganga
Chiringuito Titanic Playa
Chiringuito Torre de la Higuera
Chiringuito Tucán
El Kano
El Rey de la gamba
Flamero Beach
Freiduria
Kabila Beach
La Fonana
Los Pepes
Mexican Food
Pedro José
Restaurante Zahara
Sabones de Portugal
Taberna Tio Paco
Vaca
Victoria

Cafes in Matalascañas

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería del Bú
Cafetería Doñana
Cafetería Naranja
Churrería Asador Virgin del Rocio
D2 Palamur

Bus Stations in Matalascañas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apeadero

Gas Stations in Matalascañas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Matalascañas

Banks in Matalascañas

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caixabank
Caja Rural

Gyms in Matalascañas

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Espartano

Stadiums & Teams in Matalascañas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Matalascañas

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seville AirportSVQLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Rota Naval Station AirportROZMedium Airport
Aeródromo Alcalá del RíoSmall Airport
Aeródromo de La InaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Valverde del CaminoSmall Airport
AeroguillenaSmall Airport
AeroNieblaSmall Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport
Aires de DoñanaSmall Airport
Beas AirstripSmall Airport
El Arenosilllo AirstripSmall Airport
Hacienda de OránSmall Airport
La Juliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Lebrija ULSmall Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón AirfieldSmall Airport
Trebujena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matalascañas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Iglesia San Francisco de Asís

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 Matalascañas

What is the population of Matalascañas?

Matalascañas has a population of 785 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 541.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Matalascañas 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 Matalascañas?

Matalascañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Matalascañas?

There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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