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Palafolls is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 8,293. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Palafolls
Palafolls is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, eastern Spain.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 8,293 |
| Population Density | 1,799 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6667°, 2.7500° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Catalonia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.9 inches (405 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Palafolls
Palafolls is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 8,293. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Palafolls vs Spain Average
Income: Palafolls vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 630 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palafolls
Palafolls has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6667°N, 2.7500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Palafolls has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Palafolls
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Les Ferreries de Palafolls | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Mas Prats | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Font del Ferro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palafolls
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtra FM | music, santa cristina d'aro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra 106.3 (US) | sports | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio DOS 84 | 2000s, 70's | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ràdio Platja d'Aro | music, platja d'aro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| staronlineradio | 70s disco, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nova Radio Lloret | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital | pals | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio Vilablareix | vilablareix | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| El 9 FM | granollers | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Palafrugell | local information, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Premià de Mar | premià de mar | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Marina | blanes, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arenys de Munt | arenys de munt | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ona Malgrat | malgrat de mar | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arenys | arenys de mar | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Pineda | pineda de mar | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio SantVi 107.4FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mataró Ràdio | debate, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VILASSAR RADIO | best music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FUNKY TRACKS RADIO | 80s, 90s | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Palafolls
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Caciques. Centre d'interpratació de Llagostera | ||||
| Casa Museu Domènech i Muntaner | ||||
| Centre Cultural i d'Informació Turística els Forns | ||||
| Centre d'interpretació del Far de Calella | ||||
| Far de Tossa | ||||
| Farga del Roquer | ||||
| La Casa de la Paraula | ||||
| Masia de Can Saragossa | ||||
| Museu Aragay | ||||
| Museu de Galetes Trias | ||||
| Museu de la Pagesia | ||||
| Museu de Pintura | ||||
| Museu del bosc i la pagesia | ||||
| Museu del Mar | ||||
| Museu del Turisme de Calella | ||||
| Museu Emili Vilà | ||||
| Museu Etnològic del Montseny La Gabella | ||||
| Museu Guilleries | ||||
| museu Mollfulleda de mineralogia | ||||
| Museu Municipal |
Libraries in Palafolls
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio@cces | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliobús | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Manuel Serra i Moret" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Poblenou" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Antonia Torrent i Martori | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Can Coromines | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Can Salvador de la Plaça | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comarcal de Blanes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Can Milans | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Lloret de Mar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Tordera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Enric Miralles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Joan Vinyoli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Julià Cutiller | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Muntala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Can Roscada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Breda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca P. Gual i Pujadas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pare Fidel Fita | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Riudarenes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Vall d'Alfatà | 0.0 | |||||
| Bublioteca Doledat Ridaura i Feixas | 0.0 | |||||
| Can Cornet | 0.0 | |||||
| Joan Rigau i Sala | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala Galà | 0.0 | |||||
| Unió Ballorienca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palafolls
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadet de Sant Pol de Mar | |||||
| Mercadillo de Blanes | |||||
| Mercadillo de Lloret de mar | |||||
| Mercadillo de Tordera | |||||
| Mercat | |||||
| Mercat municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal de Blanes | |||||
| Mercat setmanal dissabtes | |||||
| Peixateries velles |
Restaurants in Palafolls
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palafolls
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palafolls
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Palafolls
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Palafolls
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palafolls
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palafolls
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braseria La Chacra |
Stadiums & Teams in Palafolls
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palafolls
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large Airport |
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | Large Airport |
| Folgueroles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub L’Estartit | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Foixà | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Llabiá | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Pals | — | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Viladamat | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | — | Small Airport |
| Ampuriabrava Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol de Palafolls | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de vol La Puieda | — | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-Moià | — | Small Airport |
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | — | Small Airport |
| Moià Les Umbertes | — | Small Airport |
| Sabadell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Palafolls
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CESMAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palafolls
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santa Maria |
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What is the population of Palafolls?
Palafolls has a population of 8,293 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,799 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Palafolls 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 Palafolls?
Palafolls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.
How is the job market in Palafolls?
There are 630 business establishments in the area.