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Ripoll, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Ripoll is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 11,057. Elevation: 2,287 ft (697 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,057 Population 290/sq mi density
2,287 ft Elevation 697 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.9 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 Ripoll

Ripoll

Ripoll is the capital of the comarca of Ripollès, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the confluence of the Ter river and its tributary the Freser, next to the Pyrenees near the border with France. The population was 11,057 in 2009.

People

Population11,057
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density290/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Population11,057
Population Density290 / sq mi
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Coordinates42.2006°, 2.1903°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (583 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Ripoll

Ripoll is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 11,057. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Ripoll has a population of 11,057 with a density of 290 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,057
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
38.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ripoll vs Spain Average

The median household income in Ripoll is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 840 business establishments.

Income: Ripoll vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)840

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ripoll

Ripoll has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 618 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -3.7° / 18.1° 37.1
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F -1.4° / 21.1° 18.6
Mar 9.6°C / 49°F -1.2° / 22.2° 54.9
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F -0.4° / 24.7° 77.6
May 16°C / 61°F 5° / 27.6° 57.7
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 9.5° / 34.8° 61.2
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 12.8° / 36.7° 36.3
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 12.1° / 36.4° 37.4
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 8.2° / 31.2° 69.7
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 5.6° / 27.7° 64.5
Nov 10.3°C / 50°F 0.1° / 22° 65.2
Dec 7.5°C / 46°F -0.9° / 19.6° 37.5
Ripoll enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 339 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates42.2006°N, 2.1903°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Spain avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

534 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 75 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 111 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 79 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 5 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 25 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 135 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 12 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 30 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 102 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 9 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 81 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 16 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 133 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 119 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 98 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 75 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 79 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 132 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 28 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Ripoll has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Ripoll

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salesians Ripoll - - - -
Centre d'Educació Epecial Doctor Ramon Suriñach - - - -
Vedruna Ripoll - - - -
Centre d'Educació Epecial Doctor Ramon Suriñach - - - -
Escola Tomàs Raguer - - - -
Escola Joan Maragall - - - -
Institut Abat Oliba - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ripoll

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM (FR) - MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
El 9 FM granollers MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Sant Fruitós music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Puig-reig puig-reig MP3 56 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot olot MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ripoll

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antic molí d'aigua
Cultural Center Cal Marquès
Ethnological Museum of Ripoll
Le Musée de Cerdagne
Museu Arqueològic de l'Esquerda
Museu de Can Puget
Museu de les Mines de Carbó de Surroca
Museu del Ciment
Museu del Comte Arnau
Museu del Coure
Museu del Monestir
Museu del Pastor
Museu Industrial del Ter
Museu Isaac Albeniz
Museu Miquel Soldevila
Palau de l'Abadia
Scriptorium

Libraries in Ripoll

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliobus0.0
Biblioteca Barri de Montserrat0.0
Biblioteca Dos Rius0.0
Biblioteca l’Esqueller0.0
Biblioteca Lambert Mata0.0
Biblioteca Lambert Mata0.0
Biblioteca Marquès de Remisa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Josep Picola0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Sant Jordi0.0
Biblioteca Terra Baixa0.0
Espace médiathèque0.0
Library Camprodon0.0

Farmers Markets in Ripoll

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercat cobert de Ripoll
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal

Hotels in Ripoll

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Trobada
Solana del Ter

Restaurants in Ripoll

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar C-17
Can Villaura
Espai Rama
La Barricona
La Piazzeta
Les Graelles
Perla
Reccapolis

Cafes in Ripoll

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club del Cafè
elSayol
Pastisseria Costa
Pastisseria Junyent

Cinemas in Ripoll

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Teatre Comtal

Monuments in Ripoll

9 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arrencada de l'antic Pont d'Olot
Can Codina
Can Vaquer
Casa Bonada
Estació Vella de Ripoll
Fortí de l'Estrella
Portail of Ripoll, UNESCO candidacy
Reial Monestir de Ripoll
Sant Miquel de la Roqueta

Clinics in Ripoll

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària de Ripoll

Train Stations in Ripoll

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ripoll

Bus Stations in Ripoll

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estació d'Autobusos de Ripoll

Gas Stations in Ripoll

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cred Ripoll
Moeve
Moeve

Banks in Ripoll

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banesto
BBVA
BBVA
Santander Bank
Unnim

Gyms in Ripoll

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

elite fitness ripolles

Stadiums & Teams in Ripoll

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Ski Resorts Near Ripoll

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Formiguères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Camurac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goulier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ascou 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de Beille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puyvalador 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Angles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte Puymorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Quillane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vallter 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ripoll

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Folgueroles Airfield-Medium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeròdrom del Pla de Bages-Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano-Small Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme-Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Hippopotame-Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua-Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Calaf-Sallavinera Airfield-Small Airport
Camp de Vol de Palafolls-Small Airport
Camp de vol La Puieda-Small Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-Moià-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Avial-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Club Aernautic Catalunya-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Igualada/Odena Airfield-Small Airport
La Cerdanya Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Manresa Airfield-Small Airport
Moià Les Umbertes-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puivert Airfield-Small Airport
Sabadell Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Ste Léocadie Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ripoll

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
el Remei
Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll
Parròquia de Sant Josep Obrer
Sant Bernabé de Tenes
Sant Pere de Ripoll

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Waterfalls
1
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 Ripoll

What is the population of Ripoll?

Ripoll has a population of 11,057 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ripoll 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 Ripoll?

Ripoll enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ripoll?

There are 840 business establishments in the area.

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