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Pétrola, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Pétrola is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 874. Elevation: 2,854 ft (870 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
874 Population 7/sq mi density
2,854 ft Elevation 870 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population874
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Population874
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Coordinates38.8263°, -1.5566°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Pétrola

Pétrola is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 874. The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet (870 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Pétrola has a population of 874 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 124.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

874
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
124.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pétrola vs Spain Average

The median household income in Pétrola is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Pétrola vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pétrola

Pétrola has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F -0.1° / 11.2° 21.5
Feb 7°C / 45°F 0.8° / 13.1° 25.0
Mar 9.9°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.5° 35.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 38.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.6° 40.5
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.1° / 29.6° 30.7
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.6° 8.0
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 17.4° / 33° 13.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27.1° 38.4
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21.2° 40.3
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.7° 34.6
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F 1.2° / 11.4° 29.3
Pétrola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Area124.8 sq mi (323.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates38.8263°N, 1.5566°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 126 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 70 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 99 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 150 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 129 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 100 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 126 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 136 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 104 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 128 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 114 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 137 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 128 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 48 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 149 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 150 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 101 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 129 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 100 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Pétrola has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Pétrola

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CRA Laguna de Pétrola
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Radio Stations near Pétrola

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Remember VIP Radio 90s, dance AAC
Remember4U 2000s, 90's AAC 192 kbps
Remember Vip Techno dark techno, deep techno AAC
Onda Musical de Yecla dance, disco MP3

Museums in Pétrola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Cerámica Nacional
Museo del tambor

Libraries in Pétrola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipañ0.0

Clinics in Pétrola

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Local
Consultorio Local

Gas Stations in Pétrola

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve

Stadiums & Teams in Pétrola

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pétrola

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeródromo forestal "Requena 2"Small Airport
Aeródromo La LomaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Requena El RebollarSmall Airport
Almansa AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo Moixent-MogenteSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo YeclaSmall Airport
Casas de Juan Gil AirfieldSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
FuenterroblesSmall Airport
La Font de la Figuera AirstripSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Las Cañadillas AirfieldSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozo Cañada AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinajeros AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pétrola

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Bernabé
Parroquia de Santa Rita

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 Pétrola

What is the population of Pétrola?

Pétrola has a population of 874 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 124.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pétrola 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 Pétrola?

Pétrola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pétrola?

There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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