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Principe, Spain

Ceuta · Spain

Principe is a small city in Ceuta, Spain with a population of 12,000. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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C+ Fair
12,000 Population 703/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.8 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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People

Population12,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density703/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population12,000
Population Density703 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates35.8792°, -5.3470°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCeuta
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Principe

Principe is a small city in Spain (Ceuta) with a population of 12,000. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Principe has a population of 12,000 with a density of 703 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,000
Total Population
703
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
17.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Principe vs Spain Average

The median household income in Principe is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 912 business establishments.

Income: Principe vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)912

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Principe

Principe has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Feb (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 11.6° / 16.5° 96.7
Feb 13.8°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.2° 106.9
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.8° 91.0
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 14.1° / 19.4° 75.5
May 19.3°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.4° 24.9
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.4° 12.7
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.5° 0.6
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.1° 1.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.3° 15.9
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 17.8° / 23.2° 74.9
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 106.9
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.2° 99.2
Principe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Spain avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates35.8792°N, 5.3470°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 147 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 148 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 130 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 139 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 97 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 142 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 148 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 128 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 105 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 68 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2004 5 km SSE of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 149 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 118 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 138 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Principe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Principe

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de La Construcción
Centro de Educación Especial San Antonio
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Reina Sofía
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Príncipe Felipe
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Radio Stations near Principe

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aswat (MA) MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Gibraltar (GI) british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTVCE AAC 258 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Principe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gibraltar National Museum (Natural History)
Gorham's Cave Complex viewing platform
Late Roman Basilica of Ceuta
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo del Revellín
Museo del Revellín
Museo Municipal de Algeciras

Libraries in Principe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Ceuta-El Morro "Miguel Ángel Blanco"0.0
Biclioteca Pública del Estado Adolfo Suárez0.0
Estacion del Ferrocarril0.0

Farmers Markets in Principe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras
Mercado de San José

Stadiums & Teams in Principe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Principe

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Sania Ramel AirportTTULarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Principe

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa Beatriz de Silva
Mezquita de Puente del Quemadero
Mezquita de Sidi Embarek
Morabito Sidi Embarek
Morabito Sidi Ibrahim

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 Principe

What is the population of Principe?

Principe has a population of 12,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 703 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Principe 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 Principe?

Principe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Principe?

There are 912 business establishments in the area.

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