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Moya, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Moya is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 7,492. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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C+ Fair
7,492 Population 322/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.8 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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About Moya

Moya

Moya is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Its population is 7,841 (2021), and the area is 31.87 km2, making it one of the smallest municipalities on the island.

People

Population7,492
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density322/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population7,492
Population Density322 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates28.1111°, -15.5829°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Moya

Moya is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 7,492. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Moya has a population of 7,492 with a density of 322 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,492
Total Population
322
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
23.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moya vs Spain Average

The median household income in Moya is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 569 business establishments.

Income: Moya vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)569

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Moya

Moya 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
Moya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Spain avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates28.1111°N, 15.5829°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 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 42 km
Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 117 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 150 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 128 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 29 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 56 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 120 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 56 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 55 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 135 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 144 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 28 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 58 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 49 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 63 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 68 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 62 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 61 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 50 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 27 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 77 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m 76 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gran Canaria (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 12 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 105 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Moya has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Moya

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 Moya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Colón
Casa Museo de los Patronos de la Virgen
Casa Museo del Vino
Casa Museo Pérez Galdós
Casa Museo Pérez Galdós
Casa-Museo Antonio Padrón
Casa-museo Antonio Pardón
Casa-Museo León y Castillo
Casa-Museo Tomás Morales
Castillo de la Luz
Castillo de la Luz
Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM)
Centro de Arte La Regenta
Centro de Arte La Regenta
Centro de interpretación de Labrante
Centro de Interpretación de Risco Caído y las Montañas Sagradas de Gran Canaria
Centro de Interpretación del Roque Bentayga
Centro de Interpretación La Fortaleza
Centro de Interpretación Los Caserones
Centro de plantas medicinales de Tejeda
Centro Locero de La Atalaya
Cueva pintada
Dom Sera
El Museo Canario
Guía - Casa del Queso/Museum
Historical Quarter Visitor's Centre
Medicina Rural Don Paco
Museo
Museo Agaldar
Museo Bético Villa de Moya
Museo Cueva Etnográfico de Barranco Hondo Bajo
Museo de Aeronáutica Canaria
Museo de Arte Sacro Santiago de los Caballeros
Museo de Guayadeque
Museo de Historia
Museo de historia y tradiciones de Tejeda
Muséo de la Destilería de Arehucas
Museo de La Rama
Museo de Piedras
Muséo del Platano
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museo Etnográfico Casa de los Yánez
Museo Etnográfico Casas Cuevas
Museo Etnográfico y jardín exótico Casa Romántica
Museo Municipal de Arucas
Museo Naval de Canarias
Museo Naval de Canarias
Museo Néstor Álamo
Museo Tres Cruces
Museo y Camarín de la Virgen
Museo y Parque Arqueológico Cueva Pintada
Museum of Science and Technology
Museum of Science and Technology
Museum of the City and the Sea Castillo de Mata
Museum of the City and the Sea Castillo de Mata
Nestor Museum
Nestor Museum
Parque Arqueológico del Maipés de Arriba
Sede de la Casa África

Libraries in Moya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Diocesano0.0
Archivo Histórico Provincial "Joaquín Blanco"0.0
Archivo Naval de Canarias0.0
Archivo Naval de Canarias0.0
Biblioteca Insular0.0
Biblioteca Insular de Gran Canaria0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Benito Pérez Galdós"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Carrizal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dolores Campos Herrero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dolores Campos Herrero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Joaquín Artiles0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Montiano Placeres0.0
Biblioteca Munincipal de Tejeda0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública de La Isleta Distrito V0.0
Biblioteca Pública del Estado0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruce de Arinaga0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Artenara0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Manuel Aleman0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0
Bibliteca de la Casa de Colón0.0
Bibliteca de la Casa de Colón0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Mediateca Guiniguada0.0
Mediateca Guiniguada0.0
Santa Lucía0.0

Farmers Markets in Moya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercadillo Agrícola
Mercadillo de la Cruz de Tejeda
Mercadillo de Santa Brígida
Mercadillo de Teror
Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal de Artenara
Mercado Central
Mercado de Altavista
Mercado de San Mateo
Mercado de San Mateo
Mercado de Vegueta
Mercado del Puerto
Mercado Ecológico de Valleseco-Ecovalles
Mercado Municipal Cuatro Caminos
Mercado Municipal de Gáldar
Mercado Municipal de Telde

Restaurants in Moya

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador el Mirador
El Paso
La Croqueteria de Moya
Locanda El Roque
Mirador Cuevas Bascamao
Pizzeria Ca'Masita

Bus Stations in Moya

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de guaguas (Moya)

Gas Stations in Moya

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP MOYA
Repsol
Santana Domínguez

Banks in Moya

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank

Breweries in Moya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Viva
Jaira Beer
Tropical

Stadiums & Teams in Moya

TeamLeagueDivision
Campo de Fútbol El Pilar
Campo de Fútbol Parque Atlántico
Centro Insular de Deportes
Estadio Alfonso Silva
Estadio de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Arena
Pabellón de Instalaciones Deportivas

Airports Near Moya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gran Canaria AirportLPALarge Airport
El Berriel Aeroc AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Moya

87 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Albión, Clínica oftalmológica
Argoen Medicina Clínica Rehabilitación
BSH Zone
CAF Canarias, Centro Avanzado de Fisioterapia
Cardiavant, Centro Médico Cariodológico
Carlos André Oliveira Fisioterapeuta
CB Análisis Clínicos
CCP, Centro Cirugía Plástica
Centro Atención Especializada Discapacitados Psíquicos profundos Reina Sofía
Centro de Andrología y Urología
Centro de Podología y Biomecánica Deportiva Las Ramblas
Centro de Reconocimientos Médicos La Isleta
Centro de Salud de Miller Bajo
Centro de Salud del Cono Sur
Centro Internacional de Láser
Centro Médico Estético y Láser
Centro Médico Fayna
Centro Médico Quirúrgico Triana
Centro Radiológico García Tellido
Centro Terapéutico Roberto Puerto Duque
Centtia, Medicia Estética
Cermeco, Certificados Médicos
CETAL Ortopedia
Ciao Vello
Clínica Acupuntura
Clínica Bandama - Centro de Salud Mental
Clínica Centro Las Palmas
Clínica del Carmen
Clínica del Pie
Clínica Dermatológica y Centro Capilar
Clínica Kairós
Clínica Oftalmológica
Clínica Oftalmológica Gran Canaria
Clínica Oftalmológica Pérez Silguedo
Clínica San Roque Consultas Externas
ClinicVision
ClinicVision
Clinimagen Cirugía Estética
CliniVar Clínica de Varices
Consultorio Local de Tafira
Diabeduca, Unidad de Diabetes
Diagnóstico Médico Integral
DKV Seguros
Ecox 4D - 5D Ecografías
Elena Domínguez Fisioterapia y Osteopatía
Endocrinología Canaria
Estética Médica Dra. Anna Williams
Esthetic Center
Eurocanarias Oftalmológica
Fernando García Monforte
Fisior, Centros de Fisioterapia
Fisioterapeuta
Fisioterapia La Isleta
Fix & Fit
Gabinete de Urología y Andrología
Ginecom Canarias
ICEO, Clínica Dental
ICOT Grupo Sanitario
ICOT Policlínico Las Palmas
Instituto Médico Salud e Imagen
Instituto Orlando Falcón S.L.P.
Instituto Orlando Falcón S.L.P.
Ivalia
La Isleta Fisioterapia y Pilates
Laboratorio Análisis Clínicos
Laboratorio Análisis Clínicos Dr. Díaz Cremades
LGS Análisis
LGS Análisis
Medicina y Cirugía Estética
Naturest, Reconocimientos Médicos
Ortopedia 7 Islas
Ortpedia Bentejui
Podólogo
Podólogo Besay
Policlínico León y Castillo
Policlínico León y Castillo
Policlínico Vithas Santa Catalina
Quiropráctica Rodermans
Reactiving Masajes
Relief, Terapia anti-tabaco
Renueva Tu Carnet Canarias Certificados Médicos
Resonancia Abierta Gran Canaria
Sanitas Centro Dental Milenium Las Palmas
Serviginobst Ginecología
Talasoterapia Las Canteras
Vissum
Zensaciones Masajes Orientales

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moya

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita Immaculada Auxiliadora
Iglesia de San José de Montaña Alta
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Moya

What is the population of Moya?

Moya has a population of 7,492 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moya 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 Moya?

Moya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

How is the job market in Moya?

There are 569 business establishments in the area.

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