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Roquetas de Mar, Spain
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Roquetas de Mar is a mid-size city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 94,925. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 94,925 |
| Population Density | 2,130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7642°, -2.6148° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.4 inches (265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar is a mid-size city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 94,925. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Roquetas de Mar vs Spain Average
Income: Roquetas de Mar vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 163 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 32 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 44.6 sq mi (115.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7642°N, 2.6148°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 115 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 23 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in |
Roquetas de Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Roquetas de Mar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatorio Profesional de Música | College | — | — |
Schools in Roquetas de Mar
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint's George’s British School of Almeria | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Posidonia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Juan de Orea | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sabinar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Gabriel Cara | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Las Marinas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Poniente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ángel Frigola | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Pedro Apóstol | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Canal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Agustín | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Las Marinas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Romanilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Infantil Las Lomas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Las Lomas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Las Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Infantil Arcilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de vela | — | — | — | — |
| La Casita de Chocolate Escuela infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Formatica | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Les Turaniana | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Roquetas de Mar
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 Roquetas de Mar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aula del Mar | ||||
| Casa de Antonio de Torres | ||||
| Casa del Cine | ||||
| Casa del Poeta | ||||
| Casa doña Pakyta | ||||
| Casa-palacio de las Godoyas | ||||
| Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Etnográfica de Huércal de Almería | ||||
| 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 Roquetas de Mar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Antonio Sánchez Villa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Villaespesa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Almócita | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de las Cabañuelas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Los Ángeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José María Artero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nicolás Salmerón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Illar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Roquetas de Mar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de Aguadulce - Roquetas de Mar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de La Chanca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Roquetas de Mar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consum | |||||
| Consum | |||||
| Las Alhóndigas | |||||
| Mercadillo Roquetas | |||||
| Mercado Anticala | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Regiones | |||||
| Mercado de Plaza Pavía | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos de Los Ángeles | |||||
| Tiendas Romero | |||||
| Tiendas Romero |
Hotels in Roquetas de Mar
25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Roquetas de Mar
58 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Roquetas de Mar
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Roquetas de Mar
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Roquetas de Mar
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Roquetas de Mar
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Roquetas de Mar
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Roquetas de Mar
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Roquetas de Mar
13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Roquetas de Mar
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Roquetas de Mar
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Roquetas de Mar
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Roquetas de Mar
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Roquetas de Mar
9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Roquetas de Mar
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Roquetas de Mar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervezas El Cabo |
Stadiums & Teams in Roquetas de Mar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Roquetas de Mar
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Almería Airport | LEI | Medium Airport |
| El Ejido UL | — | Small Airport |
| Gérgal Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Guadix | — | Small Airport |
| Olula del Río | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Roquetas de Mar
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fisiofit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Roquetas de Mar
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen de los Vientos | |
| Ermita de la Santa Cruz | |
| Iglesia de los Cortijos de Marín | |
| Iglesia de San Agustín | |
| Iglesia de Santa Ana y San Joaquín | |
| Iglesia de Santa María del Mar | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Nuestra Señora de los Angeles | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Parroquia Ortodoxa Rumana del Bautismo del Señor | |
| Salón del Reino de los los Testigos Crsitianos de Jehova |
Quick Facts
Around Roquetas de Mar
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Roquetas de Mar
What is the population of Roquetas de Mar?
Roquetas de Mar has a population of 94,925 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 2,130 people per square mile, spread across 44.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Roquetas de Mar 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 Roquetas de Mar?
Roquetas de Mar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°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 10.4 inches.
How is the job market in Roquetas de Mar?
There are 163 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations.