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Polop, Spain

Valencia · Spain

Polop is a small town in Valencia, Spain with a population of 3,354. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,354 Population 232/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid 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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About Polop

Polop

Polop de la Marina, or briefly Polop, is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.

People

Population3,354
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density232/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population3,354
Population Density232 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates38.6226°, -0.1309°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceValencia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (335 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Polop

Polop is a small town in Spain (Valencia) with a population of 3,354. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Polop has a population of 3,354 with a density of 232 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,354
Total Population
232
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
14.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Polop vs Spain Average

The median household income in Polop is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Polop vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Polop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates38.6226°N, 0.1309°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 134 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 87 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 87 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 80 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 23 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 79 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 50 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 86 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 96 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 89 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 145 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 51 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 130 km
Nov 14, 1998 28 km SE of El Campello, Spain M3.8 41 km
May 18, 1997 1 km WNW of Las Torres de Cotillas, Spain M3.7 118 km
Mar 29, 1990 36 km SE of Altea, Spain M3.7 43 km
Nov 26, 1995 0 km E of Ceuti, Spain M3.7 116 km
Dec 6, 2001 82 km SE of Benidorm, Spain M3.7 91 km
Nov 12, 1999 1 km SE of Monóvar, Spain M3.7 65 km
Apr 5, 2006 6 km W of Benferri, Spain M3.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in

Polop has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Polop

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bluesflac - OGG 1500 kbps
Radio 5 Alicante general, news AAC 128 kbps
Ràdio Litoral Oro adult contemporary, latin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bolero (Alcoy 97.7 FM) - MP3 32 kbps
Mitch.FM - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Litoral adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
TKO Radio Costa Blanca - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Brand - MP3 128 kbps
Closta Blanca Radio adult contemporary MP3 192 kbps
Radio Hallo pop MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Pego 107.8 pego MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Polop

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Coco
Casa Museo l'Hort de Colón
Casa Museu Abargues
Casa Museu La Barbera dels Aragonés
Casa Orduña
Casa-Museo Gabriel Miró
Centro de Interpretación Faro de l'Albir
Centro de Interpretación Parque Natural del Penyal d'Ifac
Espai Faller de Dénia
Galería de Arte Contempóraneo
Museo de Historia de Calp
Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros
Museo del Chocolate Clavileño
Museo del Coleccionismo
Museo del Vino
Museo Etnológico
Museo Histórico Medieval (Tortura)
Museo Microgigante
Museo microminiaturas
Museu Arqueològic de Dénia
Museu Boca del Calvari
Museu d'Art Rupestre i Etnologia de Castell de Castells
Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat de Dénia
Museu de la Mar
Museu del Fang d'Orba
Museu del Joguet
Museu Etnològic
Museu Etnològic
Museu Etnològic
Museu Etnològic
Museu Etnològic de Dénia
Museu Etnològic de Tàrbena
Ribera Girona
Valor Chocolate Museum
Vilamuseu

Libraries in Polop

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agència de Lectura Rafael Chirbes0.0
Aula Lectura José Ibáñez Cerdá0.0
biblioplatja0.0
Biblioplaya La Cala0.0
Biblioplaya Levante0.0
Biblioplaya Poniente0.0
Biblioteca de Benasau0.0
Biblioteca de Xaló0.0
Biblioteca Miquel Guardiola0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Altea La Vella0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Alemany Bay0.0
Biblioteca Municipal d'Alcalalí0.0
Biblioteca Municipal d'Altea0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Dénia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de l'Atzúbia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Pego0.0
Biblioteca Municipal dels Poblets0.0
Biblioteca Orba0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Joanot Martorell"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Callosa d'en Sarrià0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Central Benidorm0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Foietes Benidorm0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Racó de l'Oix0.0
Centre Cultural0.0
Centre Social - Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Club del Pensionista - Biblioteca0.0
Public Library Bernat Capó0.0

Farmers Markets in Polop

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguedades El Cisne
Calpe Market
Carrer Divina Aurora
Denia Market
Foietes Street Market
Hippies
Llonja de Dénia
Lonja de Frutas y Veduras
Mercadillo
Mercadillo de El Albir
Mercadillo de frutas y verduras de Calp
Mercadillo Privado
Mercadillo Pueblo
Mercado del Prado
Mercat de Frutes i Verdures
Mercat del Riurau
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal Altea
Mercat Municipal d'Aigües
Mercat Municipal de Dénia
Mercat Pedreguer
Plaça Doctor Calatayud
Rastro La Nucía
Villajoyosa Market

Hotels in Polop

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal rural León Dormido

Restaurants in Polop

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar l'Era
Ca l'Angeles
El Molí de Xirles

Cafes in Polop

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Ensueño

Castles in Polop

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castell de Polop
el Castellet de Polop

Banks in Polop

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Callosa

Breweries in Polop

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Marina Alta
De bierhoeve

Stadiums & Teams in Polop

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Polop

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Gregal-Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal de Enguera-Small Airport
Albalat de la Ribera Airstrip-Small Airport
Alcalá de la Jovada Airstrip-Small Airport
Alcocer de Planes Airfield-Small Airport
Alto Vinalopó Biar Benejama-Small Airport
Benejama UL-Small Airport
Benicolet Airfield-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Bañeres de Mariola-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Moixent-Mogente-Small Airport
Cocoll Firefighting Airstrip-Small Airport
La Font de la Figuera Airstrip-Small Airport
La Montaña ULM-Small Airport
Muchamiel Airfield-Small Airport
Ondara Airstrip-Small Airport
Riola Agro Airstrip-Small Airport
Sollana Agro Airstrip-Small Airport
ULM de Dolores-Small Airport
Xeraco Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Polop

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ReabilitArte
Residencia & Rehabilitación "Ciudad Patricia"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polop

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Esglesia de Sant Pere Apòstol
Iglesia de San Ramón Nonato

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Polop

What is the population of Polop?

Polop has a population of 3,354 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 232 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Polop 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 Polop?

Polop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.

How is the job market in Polop?

There are 255 business establishments in the area.

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