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Moratalla, Spain

Murcia · Spain

Moratalla is a small city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 8,530. Elevation: 2,103 ft (641 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,530 Population 14/sq mi density
2,103 ft Elevation 641 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
15.0 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

Population8,530
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Population8,530
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Coordinates38.1893°, -1.8918°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceMurcia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Moratalla

Moratalla is a small city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 8,530. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet (641 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Moratalla has a population of 8,530 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 627.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,530
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
627.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moratalla vs Spain Average

The median household income in Moratalla is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 648 business establishments.

Income: Moratalla vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)648

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Moratalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Area627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates38.1893°N, 1.8918°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 58 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 136 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 29 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 23 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 62 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 118 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 58 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 32 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 116 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 119 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 41 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 103 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 138 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 28 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 146 km
Nov 18, 1995 3 km WSW of Gádor, Spain M4.0 150 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 80 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 73 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 18 km
Aug 23, 2000 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain M3.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Moratalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Moratalla

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora de la Asunción College

Schools in Moratalla

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EuroProyectos Formativos
C.P. Juana Rodríguez
Instituto de Educación Secundaria D. Pedro García Aguilera
C.P.C. Jesucristo Aparecido
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Radio Stations near Moratalla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caravaca Radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Moratalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodega de la Balsa y Consejo Regulador D.O. Bullas
Casa Museo Caballos del Vino
Casa Museo de D. Pepe Marsilla
Centro de Interpretación de Arte Rupestre Casa Cristo
Gorta
Museo Arqueológico de Cehegín
Museo Arqueológico La Encomienda
Museo Arqueológico La Soledad
Museo Carrilero
Museo de la Fiesta
Museo de la Fiesta
Museo de la Música Étnica de Barranda
Museo de la Vera Cruz
Museo de Tambores
Museo del Arroz
Museo del Vino
Museo Etnológico
Palacio de los Fajardo
Sala de Exposiciones "El Comendador"

Libraries in Moratalla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico de Cehegín0.0
Biblioteca de Bullas0.0
Biblioteca Moratalla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cehegín0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Rafael Tejeo0.0
Centro de lectura Archivel0.0
Centro de Lectura de Barranda0.0
Centro de lectura La Almudema0.0
Centro de lectura La Encarnación0.0
Sala de Lactura Pública Tazona Los Olmos0.0

Farmers Markets in Moratalla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos de Bullas
Mercado de Abastos de Cehegín
Mercado Semanal
Mercado Semanal Cehegín
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in Moratalla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Retiro

Restaurants in Moratalla

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Carlos Sixto
Bar Emigrante
Bar Mora
Bar Rubio
Brasería Casa Manolo
El Alharabe
El Coto
El Mirador de la Plaza
La Pastora
Los Cazadores
Pizzeria Pipolo
Restaurante El Olivar
Restaurante La Puerta
Restaurante Montebenámor
Taberna del Pirata
Taberna Moncloa
Taska La Esencia

Cafes in Moratalla

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería La Puerta

Theatres in Moratalla

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Trieta

Castles in Moratalla

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Moratalla

Clinics in Moratalla

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Moratalla

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosecheros Albaricoque de Moratalla
Estación de Servicio Hermanos Blázquez S.L.
Estación de Servicio Somares

Banks in Moratalla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajamar

Gyms in Moratalla

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #572760586

Stadiums & Teams in Moratalla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moratalla

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alcantarilla Air BaseMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeroclub TotanaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Alhama De Murcia AirfieldSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozo Cañada AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moratalla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moratalla

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de San Francisco
Hermita de Casa Cristo
Iglesia de Santa Ana
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción

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 Moratalla

What is the population of Moratalla?

Moratalla has a population of 8,530 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 627.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moratalla 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 Moratalla?

Moratalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°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 15.0 inches.

How is the job market in Moratalla?

There are 648 business establishments in the area.

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