Olula del Río, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Olula del Río is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 5,811. Elevation: 1,601 ft (488 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,811 Population 532/sq mi density
1,601 ft Elevation 488 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
13.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone

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About Olula del Río

Olula del Río

Olula del Río is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

People

Population5,811
Density532/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Population5,811
Population Density532 / sq mi
Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Coordinates37.3545°, -2.2975°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation13.7 inches (348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olula del Río

Olula del Río is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 5,811. The city sits at an elevation of 1,601 feet (488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Olula del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,601 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Spain avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates37.3545°N, 2.2975°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 119 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 88 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 79 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 67 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 39 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 91 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 108 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 113 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 78 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 130 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 67 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 99 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 124 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 119 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 67 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 91 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 75 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 141 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 104 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in

Olula del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Olula del Río

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CDP Educación Especial Comarcal Ver de Olula - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Antonio Relaño - - - -
Antiguo Instituto Rosa Navarro - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Rosa Navarro - - - -
CEIP Trina Rull - - - -
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Radio Stations near Olula del Río

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3

Museums in Olula del Río

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Historia de Serón «Juan Torreblanca Martínez»
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura tradicional
Centro de Interpretacion del Marmol
Centro Pérez Siquier
Museo Casa Ibáñez
Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería
Museo del Marmol
Museo Pedro Gilabert
Parque Temático de la Piedra Seca

Libraries in Olula del Río

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Historico Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Castro de Filabres0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Chercos0.0

Farmers Markets in Olula del Río

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Llanos
Mercado Abastos municipal
Plaza de la Constituciòn

Hotels in Olula del Río

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Diamante
Hostal El Encuentro
Hotel Jardines La Tejera

Restaurants in Olula del Río

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asador el Encuentro
Bar El Barrio.tapas
Bar la Plaza
Chamonix - Comida Italiana
Dulcería Chelo's
K'la yaya
La Cocina de Encarna
La Cocina de Mariajo Comidas para llevar
La Tejera
Meson de Huitar
Pizzeria Laif
Pizzería Serrano
Pizzeria Voy Volando
Restaurante Casa Lázaro
Restaurante Mirador
Restaurante Platos Rotos
Restaurante Rustir
Restaurante Zíngara
Sushi Bar Blues
Taber City
Tasca Isabel

Cafes in Olula del Río

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra
Bar de la Tercera Edad
Bar Kiosco Navío
Bar Kiosco Reyes
Cafetería Ginés
Cafetería Olimpic
Cafetería Yoli
Cheers
Nuevo Oasis
Pub Km. Zero
Reina

Theatres in Olula del Río

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espacio Escénico

Clinics in Olula del Río

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asepeyo
Centro de Reconocimiento "Valle del Almanzora"
Centro de Salud

Veterinaries in Olula del Río

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Nexo

Train Stations in Olula del Río

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Fines-Olula

Gas Stations in Olula del Río

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio BP San Sebastián
Suimasa

Banks in Olula del Río

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Cajamar
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Airports Near Olula del Río

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Garrucha-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villa María-Small Airport
Aeródromo Orce-Small Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones Airstrip-Small Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub Müller-Small Airport

Post Offices in Olula del Río

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olula del Río

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Parroquia 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 Olula del Río

What is the population of Olula del Río?

Olula del Río has a population of 5,811 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 532 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olula del Río?

Olula del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.

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