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Rioja, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Rioja is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,331. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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C+ Fair
1,331 Population 137/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Rioja

Rioja

Rioja is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It should not be confused with La Rioja in the north, known for its distinctive wine.

People

Population1,331
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density137/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population1,331
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates36.9451°, -2.4630°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation10.7 inches (272 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Rioja

Rioja is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,331. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Rioja has a population of 1,331 with a density of 137 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,331
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
9.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rioja vs Spain Average

The median household income in Rioja is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Rioja vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rioja

Rioja has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 198 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.9° 20.7
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.5° 23.3
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.4° 20.8
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.3° 15.2
May 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.3° 10.9
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.3° / 27.8° 5.5
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 30.5° 0.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.2° 2.3
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.2° 16.1
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.6° / 24.5° 25.3
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.3° 25.1
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 9.8° / 17.9° 31.8
Rioja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates36.9451°N, 2.4630°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 96 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 47 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 59 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 109 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 22 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 46 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 65 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 144 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 126 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 108 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 85 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 80 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 117 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 81 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 109 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 121 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 149 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 115 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 124 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 139 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in

Rioja has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Rioja

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Antonio Devalque
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Radio Stations near Rioja

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena SER Almería 88.2 FM news MP3 96 kbps
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio Nacional Almería almería, juanjitos MP3 128 kbps
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rioja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula del Mar
Casa de Antonio de Torres
Casa del Cine
Casa del Poeta
Casa doña Pakyta
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura tradicional
Centro de Interpretación Etnográfica de Huércal de Almería
Centro de Interpretación Terrera Ventura y Desierto de Tabernas
Colección Museográfica de la Legión en Almería
Cueva de San Jose
Ecomuseo de la Vega de Almería
Enclave Arqueológico Puerta de Almería
Ethnographic Museum
La Almazara de Huechar
Museo de Almería
Museo de Arte de Almería, Espacio2
Museo de Arte Doña Pakyta
Museo de la Guitarra
Museo de la Uva del Barco
Museo de la Vega
Museo del Aceite de Oliva Castillo de Tabernas
Museo del Olivar
Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo
Museo Paleontológico de La Ballena
Museo Taurino
Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería

Libraries in Rioja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Sánchez Villa0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca de Cabo de Gata0.0
Biblioteca Francisco Villaespesa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Barrio Archilla-Cañada Sebastiana"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "La Gangosa"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Llanos de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Puebla de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Venta Gutiérrez"0.0
Biblioteca municipal de las Cabañuelas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Los Ángeles0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José María Artero0.0
Biblioteca Nicolás Salmerón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Castro de Filabres0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Illar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Tabernas - Modesto García Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de Aguadulce - Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de La Chanca0.0

Farmers Markets in Rioja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Consum
Consum
Las Alhóndigas
Mercadillo Roquetas
Mercado Anticala
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Regiones
Mercado de Cabo de Gata
Mercado de El Alquian
Mercado de Plaza Pavía
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Abastos de Los Ángeles
Tiendas Romero
Tiendas Romero

Theatres in Rioja

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal de Rioja

Gas Stations in Rioja

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve
Repsol

Banks in Rioja

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajamar

Breweries in Rioja

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas El Cabo
Far West

Stadiums & Teams in Rioja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rioja

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Aeródromo de GarruchaSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rioja

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fisiofit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rioja

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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 Rioja

What is the population of Rioja?

Rioja has a population of 1,331 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rioja 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 Rioja?

Rioja 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 78°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rioja?

There are 101 business establishments in the area.

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