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Roses, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Roses is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 19,319. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,319 Population 826/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
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

Population19,319
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density826/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population19,319
Population Density826 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates42.2620°, 3.1769°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Roses

Roses is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 19,319. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Roses has a population of 19,319 with a density of 826 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,319
Total Population
826
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
23.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Roses vs Spain Average

The median household income in Roses is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,468 business establishments.

Income: Roses vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Roses

Roses has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.5°C / 47°F 1.9° / 17.1° 36.9
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 4.4° / 19.7° 18.6
Mar 12°C / 54°F 5.1° / 20° 51.3
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 5.7° / 21.8° 71.2
May 17.5°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.4° 51.2
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 14.3° / 30.8° 41.7
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 16.8° / 33.7° 34.9
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.2° / 32.8° 24.6
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 13.4° / 29.1° 60.9
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 11.6° / 26.1° 58.9
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.5° 55.8
Dec 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 18.5° 37.2
Roses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²)
Population Density826/sq mi
Coordinates42.2620°N, 3.1769°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 81 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 86 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 59 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 79 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 58 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 77 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 144 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 108 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 141 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 85 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 107 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 81 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 83 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 103 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Roses has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Roses

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Montserrat Vayreda - - - -
Institut Illa de Rodes - - - -
Escola Montserrat Vayreda - - - -
Centre Escolar Empordà-San José - - - -
Escola Els Grecs - - - -
Escola Narcís Monturiol - - - -
Institut Cap Norfeu - - - -
Escola Jaume Vicens i Vives - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roses

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 (FR) techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra FM music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Radio DOS 84 2000s, 70's MP3 64 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Platja d'Aro music, platja d'aro MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Palafrugell local information, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà - MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret - MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 (FR) christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Roses

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL
Basilica Museum
Casa natal de Dalí
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Dynamiterie de Paulilles
Flour Museum
Fundació Mascort - Casa Galibern
Gala Dalí Castle
Greek Roman Ruins of Empúries
House-Museum Salvador Dalí
La forge catalane Le Martinet
Maison du Site
Maram
Musée Aristide Maillol
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya
Museu de Cadaqués
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu de l'Electricitat
Museu de l'Empordà
Museu de la Cadireta
Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses
Museu de la Cúria i la Presó
Museu de la Mediterrània
Museu de la Moto
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Museu Palau Solterra
Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden

Libraries in Roses

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de l'Armentera0.0
Biblioteca Fages de Climent0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pere Blasi0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Miramont0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Català0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bilioteca Ramon Bordas0.0

Farmers Markets in Roses

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Roses
Mercat
Mercat
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat municipal
Mercat Setmanal l'Estartit
Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu
Plaça de la Sardana
Plaça del Gra
Placeta de Pekin

Hotels in Roses

39 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almadraba Park Hotel
Aparthotel Els Molins
Cala Montjoi
Canyelles Platja
Casa del Mar
Golf I
Golf II
Grecs
Hostal Rom
Hotel Carmen
Hotel Ciutadella
Hotel Marian
Hotel Marítim
Hotel Mediterráneo Park
Hotel Mediterráneo Park
Hotel Montana
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Monterey Roses
Hotel Univers
Marina
MaryVista bas Roses
Mas Palou
Miramar
Mont-Mar
Monterrey
Parc
Prestige Hotel Coral Platja
Prestige Hotel Goya Park
Prestige Hotel Mar y Sol
Prestige Hotel Sant Marc
Prestige Victoria Hotel
Ramblamar
Risech
Roses Mar
Roses Mar
San Miguel
Terraza
Thalassa Sport
Vistabella

Restaurants in Roses

84 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

17480 La Central
Alexandra
Aquarium
Arran de Mar
Bajamar
Balkan Grill
Bar de La Baie
Bar Ribereta
Bar Tapas Enzo
Bitakora
Ca la Margarita
Cafè Platja
Cal Català
Cala Margarita
Can Cervera
Casa Turca
Croak’s
dinamic
Dolce Vita
Draulic
El Andalus
El Berganti
El Caiman
El Cucharon
El Mirador de l'Almadrava
El Nautil
El Rancho
El Rey de la Pampa
els Brancs
Falconera
Gozos Mundanos
Jabali
L'Ancora
La Bodega
La Carabella
La Churska
La Ferrada
la Fraternal Gastrobar & Vermuteria
La gallega de Roses
La Gua Gua
La Laguna
La Mama
La Sal
La Sirena
La Tagliatella
La Tagliatella
La Taperia
Las Golondrinas
Las Palmas
Las Palmeras
Mar Azul
Mar I Vent
Mare Chiaro
Mas Palou
Molins
Napoli
Neptun Grill
Nit i dia
Ona Beach Bar
Pago Pago
Panoramic
Peques
Ramblamar
Restaurant "El Patio"
Restaurant del Camping
Risech
Roc Fort
ROM
Rosa
Roses III
Sa Brasa
Santallúcia
Snack Bar Restaurant Iris
Sodemar
Sol y Luna
Sumac
Taberna Las Tablas
Taverna del Toro
Tipic Nou
Tramonti
Tramonti Platja
Txot's
Xiri d'akells
Zaiqa

Cafes in Roses

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ca la Mary
Cafeteria Raul
Diem
El Fenix
L' Estrop
La Ferrada
Lesacam
Monscafe
Rambla
Restaurant ci
Salata
Sant Pau
Sant Pau forns de pa
Si Us Plau
Simona

Cinemas in Roses

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cines Roses

Theatres in Roses

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatre Municipal

Monuments in Roses

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Refugi antiaeri

Castles in Roses

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castell de Bufalaranya
Castell de la Trinitat
Ciutadella de Roses

Theme Parks in Roses

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mini-golf

Clinics in Roses

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària Roses
Institut Catala de la Salut

Dentists in Roses

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cataldent
Centre Dental
Implandent

Bus Stations in Roses

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estació de busos

Gas Stations in Roses

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Estació de Servei de Roses
Repsol

Banks in Roses

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
BBVA
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank

Stadiums & Teams in Roses

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roses

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’Estartit-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Foixà-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Llabiá-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Pals-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat-Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield-Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Camp de Vol de Palafolls-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Club Aernautic Catalunya-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Roses

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roses

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Església de Santa Maria de Roses

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 Roses

What is the population of Roses?

Roses has a population of 19,319 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 826 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Roses 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 Roses?

Roses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Roses?

There are 1,468 business establishments in the area.

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