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Melilla · Spain
Melilla is a mid-size city in Melilla, Spain with a population of 85,985. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 85,985 |
| Population Density | 331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2937°, -2.9383° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ceuta |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Melilla |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.5 inches (344 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Melilla
Melilla is a mid-size city in Spain (Melilla) with a population of 85,985. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ceuta.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Melilla vs Spain Average
Income: Melilla vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 88 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Melilla
Melilla has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 372 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 259.9 sq mi (673.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2937°N, 2.9383°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ceuta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Melilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Melilla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatorio de Música de Melilla | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Arte “Miguel Marmolejo” | University | - | Visit → |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Juan Antonio Fernández Pérez | College | - | , |
| Universidad de Granada Campus de Melilla | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) - Centro de Melilla | University | - | , |
Schools in Melilla
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio "La Salle El Carmen" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación de Adultos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santiago | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Jardín Valenciano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Velázquez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Privado de Educación Infantil y Primaria Liceo Sefardí | - | - | - | - |
| C. E. P. "Juan Caro" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Especial Reina Sofia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional "Reína Victoria Eugenia" | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.I. Real | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.I. Real | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y PrimariaVelázquez | - | - | - | - |
| C. E. I. P. Reyes Católicos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación de Personas Adultas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria España | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Anselmo Pardo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Pintor Eduardo Morillas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Enseñanzas Artisticas | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Leopoldo Queipo | - | - | - | - |
| C. E. I. "Reyes Católicos" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Miguel Fernández | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Segundaria Enrique Nieto | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Enrique Soler | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria de Melilla "Pedro de Estopiñán" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Residencial de Menores "Fuerte de la Purísima" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Público León Sola | - | - | - | - |
| CEI y P. Constitución | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Público Constitución | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Melilla
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Melilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baluarte de la Concepción Alta | ||||
| Hospital del Rey | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Historia de Melilla | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de la Asociación de Estudios Melillenses | ||||
| Museo del Automóvil | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de las Culturas Amazigt y Sefardí | ||||
| Museo Ibáñez de Melilla | ||||
| Museo Militar de Melilla | ||||
| Palomar de Ingenieros | ||||
| Sala de Exposiciones "Valerio Manchón" |
Libraries in Melilla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Melilla | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Melilla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Joutiya | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Beni Enzar سوق بني انصار | |||||
| Mercado de Beni Enzar سوق بني انصار | |||||
| Mercado del Real | |||||
| Mercado Público "Virgen de la Victoria" | |||||
| Mercado Público Colón | |||||
| Mercado Público del Buen Acuerdo | |||||
| Souk Almarkaz سوق المركز | |||||
| souk jjoutya | |||||
| Souq el morakab | |||||
| سوق الخضر بالجملة |
Hotels in Melilla
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melilla
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Melilla
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Melilla
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Melilla
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Melilla
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Melilla
16 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Melilla
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melilla
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melilla
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Melilla
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Melilla
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Melilla
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Melilla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Melilla
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nador Al Aaroui International Airport | NDR | Large Airport |
| Melilla Airport | MLN | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Melilla
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melilla
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica del Cristo Rey | |
| Capilla Castrense | |
| Capilla de San Juan El Bautista | |
| Capilla de Santiago | |
| Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción | |
| Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Mezquita Al-Mohsinin | |
| Mezquita Carretera Hidúm | |
| Mezquita Central | |
| Mezquita del Buen Acuerdo | |
| Mezquita Sidi Guariach | |
| Parroquia de la Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Parroquía de San Agustín | |
| Parroquía de San Francisco Javier | |
| Parroquia de Santa María Micaela# | |
| Sinagoga de Or Zaruah | |
| Zawiya Alawiya |
Quick Facts
Around Melilla
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Melilla
47 places within 15 km
- • Fuerte de Santiago
- • Yacimiento arqueológico
- • Yacimiento arqueológico
- • Yacimiento Arqueológico de Casa del Gobernador
- • Bocana
- • Cala Bonita
- • Cala Cañaveral
- • Cala Cañaveral 2
- • Cala Cazón
- + 8 more
- • Baluarte de las Cinco Palabras
- • Baluarte de San Fernando
- • Baluarte de San José Alto
- • Baluarte de San José Bajo
- • Baluarte de San Pedro Alto
- + 12 more
- • Fortín de San Francisco
- • Fuerte de Basbel
- • Fuerte de la Plataforma
- • Fuerte de San Carlos
- • Fuerte Kol-La
- + 1 more
- • Faro Chico
- • Faro del Mar
- • Cazaza
- • Thazoda/Taxuda
- • Faro de Melilla
- • Panorama Gourgou
- • ⵡⴰⵔⴽ /ⵡⴰⵔⵛ/
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Public Holidays in Spain
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Melilla
What is the population of Melilla?
Melilla has a population of 85,985 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 259.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Melilla 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 Melilla?
Melilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.
How is the job market in Melilla?
There are 88 business establishments in the area, including 24 restaurants and food service locations.