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Playa Blanca, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Playa Blanca is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,000 Population 101/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
5.6 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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People

Population10,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density101/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population10,000
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates28.8643°, -13.8281°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation5.6 inches (143 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Playa Blanca has a population of 10,000 with a density of 101 people per square mile, spread across 99.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,000
Total Population
101
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
99.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Playa Blanca vs Spain Average

The median household income in Playa Blanca is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 760 business establishments.

Income: Playa Blanca vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)760

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 102 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 64°F 14.2° / 20.9° 15.4
Feb 18°C / 64°F 14.4° / 21.5° 16.6
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.9° 12.1
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 16° / 23.8° 4.2
May 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.2° 1.2
Jun 23°C / 73°F 19.2° / 26.8° 0.2
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.5° 0.0
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.5° 0.5
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 21° / 28.6° 1.9
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27° 12.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.3° 15.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22° 21.4
Playa Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Spain avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area99.4 sq mi (257.4 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates28.8643°N, 13.8281°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.22"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 17, 2006.

Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 75 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 71 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 145 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 95 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 71 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 94 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 62 km
Jun 17, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.1 140 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 86 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 69 km
May 31, 2006 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 140 km
Mar 3, 2002 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 137 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 116 km
Dec 13, 2001 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain M2.6 131 km
Mar 14, 2005 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.6 71 km
Sep 28, 2001 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.6 138 km
Mar 24, 2003 50 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lanzarote (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 27 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 59 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Wettest

Playa Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Playa Blanca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Playa Blanca — — — —
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Radio Stations near Playa Blanca

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Atlantis Lanzarote — MP3 256 kbps
La Clave Stereo 93.6 musica latinoamericana, música latina MP3 128 kbps
HappyFM Fuerteventura musica latina MP3 128 kbps
LOS 40 Lanzarote — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Playa Blanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlantic Museum
Casa José Saramago
Casa Museo del Campesino
Centro de Visitantes e Interpretación de Mancha Blanca
Cueva del Llano
Estudio Rufina Santana
Museo Agricola El Patio
Museo Aloé +
Museo de la Pesca Tradicional
Museo del Vino El Grifo
Museo Etnografico Tanit

Libraries in Playa Blanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Playa Blanca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Corralejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Sala de Lectura0.0

Farmers Markets in Playa Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
African Art
Agrarian and Handcraft Market
Agrarian Market

Hotels in Playa Blanca

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alyssa Suite Hotel
Aparthotel Rubimar
Atlantic Gardens MarConfort
Bahia Playa Blanca Caybeach
Barceló Playa Blanca
Casa Alice
Cay Beach Sun Hotel
Club Marmara
Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort
Elba Premium Suites
Flamingo beach
Gran Castillo Tagoro
H10 Lanzarote Princess
H10 Rubicon Palace
H10 White Suite boutique Hotel
Hipotels Natura Palace
HL Club Playa Blanca Hotel
HL Rio Playa Blanca Hotel
Hotel Casa del Embajador
Hotel Mirador Papagayo
Iberostar Premium La Bocayna Village Bungalows
Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park
Lanzasur Club
Las Villas Coloradamar
Ona Las Brisas
Ona Las Casitas
Palmeras Garden
Paradise Island
Playa Limones
Princesa Yaiza
Rubicon Palace
Sandos Papagayo
SBH Royal Mónica
THB Tropical Island
Timanfaya Palace
Villas Kamezí
Volcán Lanzarote

Restaurants in Playa Blanca

118 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Sensi
Afrodite
Amici's Pizza
Arabella's
Asia Playa Blanca
Asia Restaurant
Atlantico
Avenida 55
Be Papagayo
Bella Vita
Bikers Beach Club
Brisa Marina
Cafetaria
Cafeteria Simple & Natural
Cappuccino food & drink
Casa Carlos
Casa El Barba
Casa Joaquin
Casa Joaquin
Casa Josè
Casa Pedro
Casale Franco
China City
CINTURA Causual Food
Cofradía de Pescadores
Cookies
Curry House
Don Camillo III
Don Giovanni
El Argentino
El Chiringuito
El Chuléton
El Comendatore
El Galeón Buffet-Restaurant
El Lagar de Baco
El Mirador
Flavours
Imagine India
Indian Delights
Indian Gourmet
Isla Bonita
Janubio
Jumbo Restaurante
Kamezí
KiFC
L'Artigiano
l'Artista
La Bahia
La Casa Roja
La Choza
La cofradia
La Cubierta
La Dolce Vita
La Flamenca
La GangNan
La Gondola
La Gondola
La Katedral
La Nonna
La Pampa Restaurante Argentino
La Rústica
La Rústica
La Taberna
La Tapita
Lani's Grill
Le Petit Jardin
Liken
Los Hervideros
Luna Rossa
Made In Italy
Mamma Rosa Pizza Restaurant
Mía Lounge
Mumbai Masala
Namaste
Natura Beach
New Orleans Restaurante
Nine'n
Ninen
Oasis Grill & Asian Cuisine
Oasis Marina Bay
Pizz Burger
Pizzeria Dal Trevisano
Playa Blanca
Port of Call
Primario Gastrobar
Restaurant Chinese Great World
Restaurante Brisa Del Mar
Restaurante Camel
Restaurante El Horno De La Aguela
Restaurante La Cocinade Colacho
Restaurante La Cuadra
Restaurante La Union
Restaurante Malvasia
Restaurante Papagayo
Restaurante Puerto Blanco
Restaurante Sergio
Restaurante Terraza Roca Mar
Restaurante Típico Español
Roma Italia
romántica
Royal China
Sakura
Sebastyan's
Shibumi
Snack Berrugo
Spice Fusion
Spices
Tabaiba
Taverna
THB Tropical Island
The Godfather
The Green&Grill
The Italian Job
TimiKitchen
Tipico Canario
Vino Blanco
Volcán Timanfaya
Yaiza Restaurant Buffet

Cafes in Playa Blanca

30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afrodite Snack Bar
Antonio's Cafe
Atlantica Café
Blue Note
Bodgéon Las Tapas
Buenos Aires Grill
Café 34
Cafe del Puerto
Café Puerto
Café Recreativo Playa Blanca
Café Terraza
Cantina Mejicana
Cappuccino
Coffee Express
Contin Ice Cream
Dulcis in Fundo
El buen café
El Parque
Il Nuovo Gelato
Il Tucano
Kiss Coffee
La bodega
La Chalanita Restaurante
La Gran Vía
La Tapadera
Lani's Snack Bar
Mike's
Salon Recreativo Playa Blanca
Sandra's Baguettes
Thea

Monuments in Playa Blanca

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Faro de Pechiguera

Castles in Playa Blanca

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo las Coloradas

Clinics in Playa Blanca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doha Grupo Medico

Dentists in Playa Blanca

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #455250184
ES #455470762

Veterinaries in Playa Blanca

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #455921840

Bus Stations in Playa Blanca

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Guaguas Playa Blanca

Gas Stations in Playa Blanca

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Combustibles Canarios
Gasolinera Marina Rubicón
Repsol

Banks in Playa Blanca

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
La Caja de Canarias
Mapfre
Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Solbank

Shopping Malls in Playa Blanca

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Papagayo
Centro Comercial Punta Limones
Centro Comercial Rubicon
Centro Comercial Yaiza

Gyms in Playa Blanca

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baila Mania
Finchy Fitness

Airports Near Playa Blanca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
César Manrique-Lanzarote AirportACELarge Airport
Fuerteventura AirportFUELarge Airport
Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport—Small Airport
Jarde Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Playa Blanca

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Marina Rubicón
Iglesia
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen

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 Playa Blanca

What is the population of Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 99.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.6 inches.

How is the job market in Playa Blanca?

There are 760 business establishments in the area.

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Yaiza 16,289 pop · 7.4 mi Corralejo 13,618 pop · 9.5 mi Mácher 1,065 pop · 10.1 mi Puerto del Carmen 30,000 pop · 10.6 mi Tías 19,849 pop · 12.9 mi San Bartolomé 18,517 pop · 16.1 mi Tinajo 5,228 pop · 16.5 mi El Cotillo 1,190 pop · 16.6 mi Arrecife 61,351 pop · 18.3 mi La Oliva 25,884 pop · 18.6 mi Nazaret 10,000 pop · 20.0 mi Teguise 19,418 pop · 21.0 mi Costa Teguise 7,629 pop · 22.0 mi Puerto del Rosario 35,667 pop · 25.2 mi
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