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Motril, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Motril is a mid-size city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 60,592. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 60,592 |
| Population Density | 1,566 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7507°, -3.5179° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.8 inches (477 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.3 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Motril
Motril is a mid-size city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 60,592. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Motril vs Spain Average
Income: Motril vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 4,605 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Motril
Motril has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Spain avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7507°N, 3.5179°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 97 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 75 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Motril has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Motril
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia de Motril | University | - | , |
Schools in Motril
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Infantil Los Almendros | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Francisco Javier de Burgos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Cardenal Belluga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar | - | - | - | - |
| Ave María Esparraguera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Infantil Rosa López Cervantes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Infantil Los Girasoles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Centro San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Docente Privado Arco Iris | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria José Martín Recuerda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Infantil Río Ebro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Francisco Mejías | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Reina Fabiola | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Permanente Juan Rodríguez Pintor | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Príncipe Felipe | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Primaria Virgen de la Cabeza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Los Álamos | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Zafra | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Julio Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Antonio Garvayo Dinelli | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Beatriz Galindo "La Latina" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Luis Pastor | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Francisco Giner de los Ríos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mariana Pineda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Arte Palacio Ventura | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Motril
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| esRadio Granada | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Granada | news, talk | UNKNOWN | |
| Canal Sur radio Granada | local news, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cope Granada | entretenimiento, local news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Almaina | community radio, free radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 Granada | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| COPE Granada-Sta.Fe | actualidad, cope | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio sin barreras | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Alhendín FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cehel Albuñol | flamenco, noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Almaina 64kbps | community radio, freedom | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Ondacero Granada | culture, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Cadena SER Granada | culture, news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Motril
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Condesa Torre-Isabel | ||||
| Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Almazara La Erilla | ||||
| Fábrica Azucarera Nuestra Señora del Pilar | ||||
| Molino de Mondújar | ||||
| Molino del Sevillano | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Cueva de Siete Palacios | ||||
| Museo Casa Alpujarreña | ||||
| Museo de la Miel Lanjarón | ||||
| Museo del Aceite Andaluz | ||||
| Museo del Bonsai | ||||
| Museo del Campanario | ||||
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista | ||||
| Pre-Industrial Sugar Factory |
Libraries in Motril
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Capileira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Carchuna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de La Palma | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Hurtado de Mendoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José López Rubio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Erizos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Santa Adela | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Motril
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecadillo Municipal | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Antonia Sánchez Genot | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Almuñécar | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Carchuna |
Hotels in Motril
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Motril
35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Motril
63 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Motril
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Motril
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motril
27 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Motril
33 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Motril
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Motril
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motril
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motril
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Motril
22 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motril
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Motril
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Motril
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Armilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | - | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guadix | - | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Motril
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Motril
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de terapias naturales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motril
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea Cristiana en Elche | |
| Comunidad Agustinas Recoletas Nazarenas | |
| Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias | |
| Ermita de San Antonio | |
| Ermita de San Nicolás | |
| Iglesia de la Divina Pastora | |
| Iglesia de la Victoria | |
| Iglesia del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Filadelfia | |
| Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación | |
| Mezquita Al Ándalus | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza | |
| Parroquia de San José |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Motril
What is the population of Motril?
Motril has a population of 60,592 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,566 people per square mile, spread across 38.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Motril 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 Motril?
Motril has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Motril?
There are 4,605 business establishments in the area.