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Palafrugell, Spain
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Palafrugell is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 22,365. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Palafrugell
Palafrugell is a municipality in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, located near Palamós in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest city of its comarca, with 22,365 inhabitants. Several coastal and interior towns are frequently grouped with this city.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 22,365 |
| Population Density | 1,134 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9174°, 3.1631° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Catalonia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.1 inches (662 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Palafrugell
Palafrugell is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 22,365. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Palafrugell vs Spain Average
Income: Palafrugell vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,700 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palafrugell
Palafrugell 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 | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9174°N, 3.1631°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 | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in |
Palafrugell has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Palafrugell
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedruna-Prats de la Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Torres Jonama | — | — | — | — |
| Institut La Sureda | — | — | — | — |
| Vedruna Palafrugell | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Carrilet | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Baix Empordà | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Sant Jordi | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Torres Jonama | — | — | — | — |
| Escola L'Olivar Vell | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Pi Verd | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Frederic Martí i Carreras | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Josep Barceló i Matas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palafrugell
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtra FM | music, santa cristina d'aro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio DOS 84 | 2000s, 70's | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Xtra 106.3 (US) | sports | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Ràdio Pineda | pineda de mar | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arenys | arenys de mar | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ona Malgrat | malgrat de mar | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Marina | blanes, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Platja d'Aro | music, platja d'aro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Palafrugell | local information, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio Vilablareix | vilablareix | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital | pals | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nova Radio Lloret | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| staronlineradio | 70s disco, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Palafrugell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL | ||||
| Can Santamaria | ||||
| Carme Chapel | ||||
| Casa de Cultura - Ca la Pruna | ||||
| Casa Museu Irla | ||||
| Casa-museu Clos del Pastor | ||||
| Far de Tossa | ||||
| Fishing Museum | ||||
| Fundació Josep Pla | ||||
| Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern | ||||
| Fundació Modest Cuixart | ||||
| Fundació Vila Casas | ||||
| Gala Dalí Castle | ||||
| Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries | ||||
| Maram | ||||
| Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya | ||||
| Museu d'Història la Joguina | ||||
| Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal | ||||
| Museu de la confitura | ||||
| Museu de la Mediterrània | ||||
| Museu de la Moto | ||||
| Museu de la Pesca | ||||
| Museu del bonsai | ||||
| Museu del Salvament Marítim | ||||
| Museu del Suro | ||||
| Museu Municipal | ||||
| Museu Palau Solterra | ||||
| Museu Rural | ||||
| Museu Vehicles Classics | ||||
| Sant Andreu | ||||
| The Terracotta Ceramics Museum |
Libraries in Palafrugell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Palafrugell | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Palamós | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Octavi Viader i Margarit | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pere Blasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pere Caner | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Salvador Raurich | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Víctor Català | 0.0 | |||||
| Espai Polivalent de la Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Mercé Rodoreda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palafrugell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llotja del peix | |||||
| Mercadillo de Palamós | |||||
| Mercadillo de Platja d'Aro | |||||
| Mercadillo de Sant Antoni de Calonge | |||||
| Mercat de la fruita i hortalisses | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal de Palamós | |||||
| Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit | |||||
| Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu | |||||
| Plaça de la Sardana | |||||
| Plaça del Mercat | |||||
| Placeta de Pekin |
Hotels in Palafrugell
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palafrugell
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palafrugell
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Palafrugell
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palafrugell
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Palafrugell
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Palafrugell
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Palafrugell
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palafrugell
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Palafrugell
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Palafrugell
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Palafrugell
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palafrugell
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palafrugell
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Palafrugell
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palafrugell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Palafrugell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palafrugell
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large 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 |
| Canterrane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | — | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montescot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palafrugell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palafrugell
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capella de l'Asil d'Ancians | |
| Capella del Col·legi Vedruna | |
| Capella del Sant Crist del Cementiri de Palafrugell | |
| Església de Mont-Ras | |
| Església dels Dolors | |
| Església dels Dolors | |
| Església Parroquial de Sant Martí | |
| Mesquita Al-Ummah de Palafrugell | |
| Sant Esteve d'Esclanyà | |
| Santa Margarida de Vilarnau | |
| Santa Margarida de Vilarnau |
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What is the population of Palafrugell?
Palafrugell has a population of 22,365 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,134 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Palafrugell 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 Palafrugell?
Palafrugell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.
How is the job market in Palafrugell?
There are 1,700 business establishments in the area.