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Rota, Spain
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Rota is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 28,848. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 28,848 |
| Population Density | 751 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6236°, -6.3600° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.7 inches (526 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Rota
Rota is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 28,848. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rota vs Spain Average
Income: Rota vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,192 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Rota
Rota has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 38.4 sq mi (99.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6236°N, 6.3600°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Rota has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Rota
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insitituto de Educación Secundaria Arroyo Hondo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Maestro Eduardo Lobillo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San José de Calasanz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Astaroth | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pozo Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Pedro Antonio de Alarcón | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Luis Ponce de León | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Azorín | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Castillo de Luna | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rota
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Marca | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Jerez Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Cádiz | noticias | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jerez | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estación de Tren de Cádiz | ||||
| Casa de Iberoamérica | ||||
| Casa-Museo Pemán | ||||
| Catacumbas del Beaterio | ||||
| Catedral de Jerez de la Frontera | ||||
| Catedral de Jerez de la Frontera | ||||
| Centro Andaluz de Arqueología Subacuática | ||||
| Centro Andaluz del Flamenco | ||||
| Centro Cultural Iglesia de San José | ||||
| Centro Cultural Lola Flores | ||||
| Centro Cultural Lola Flores | ||||
| Centro Cultural Reina Sofía | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura | ||||
| Centro de Interpretation del Carnaval de Cádiz | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes del Parque Natural Bahía de Cádiz | ||||
| Colección museográfica del Real Observatorio de la Armada | ||||
| Columbario Romano | ||||
| Espacio Arqueológico Nueva Gadeira – Centro de Interpre | ||||
| Espacio Cultural Hispano Norteamericano de Rota | ||||
| Fundación Pedro Muñoz Seca | ||||
| Hospital de Mujeres | ||||
| Isla Eco | ||||
| Molino de Marea del Zaporito | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Municipal | ||||
| Museo Camarón de la Isla | ||||
| Museo Catedralicio | ||||
| Museo de Cádiz | ||||
| Museo de Chiclana | ||||
| Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz | ||||
| Museo del Belén | ||||
| Museo del Belén | ||||
| Museo del Enganche | ||||
| Museo del Enganche | ||||
| Museo del Títere | ||||
| Museo del Vino y la Sal | ||||
| Museo el Dique | ||||
| Museo Fundación Rafael Alberti | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal-Sala Hospitalito | ||||
| Museo Naval | ||||
| Museo Taller Litográfico | ||||
| Museos de la Atalaya | ||||
| Museos de la Atalaya | ||||
| Palacio de los Marqueses de Recaño | ||||
| Pinacoteca Rivero | ||||
| Pinacoteca Rivero | ||||
| Tío Pepe | ||||
| Tío Pepe | ||||
| Torrealta |
Libraries in Rota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Provincial | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Extramuros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Humanidades | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Libre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José Celestino Mutis | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Poetas Andaluces | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rafael de Pablos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Provincial de Cádiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Adolfo Suarez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de Santa María | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Padre Luis Coloma | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Rafael Alberti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitaria Río San Pedro | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Alfonso X El Sabio | 0.0 | |||||
| Las Libreras | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de estudios Brake | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVÁZQUEZ | |||||
| Mercadillo Chiclana | |||||
| Mercadillo de Chipiona | |||||
| Mercadillo de Sanlúcar | |||||
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Central de Cádiz | |||||
| Mercado de Abasto de La Plata | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de San Fernando | |||||
| Mercado de la Concepción | |||||
| Mercado La Paz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal (Plaza de Abastos) | |||||
| Mercado municipal de abastos | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos | |||||
| Rastro de Jerez | |||||
| Rastro de Jerez |
Hotels in Rota
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rota
47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rota
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rota
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rota
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rota
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rota
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rota
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rota
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rota
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rota
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rota
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rota
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destraperlo Comando Cervecero | ||||
| La Piñonera |
Stadiums & Teams in Rota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Chapín | ||
| Estadio Municipal Pedro S. Garrido | ||
| Plaza de Toros |
Airports Near Rota
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jerez Airport | XRY | Medium Airport |
| Moron Air Base | OZP | Medium Airport |
| Rota Naval Station Airport | ROZ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de La Ina | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Utrera | - | Small Airport |
| Aerohíspalis | - | Small Airport |
| AeroNiebla | - | Small Airport |
| AeroSidonia | - | Small Airport |
| Aires de Doñana | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenosilllo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda de Orán | - | Small Airport |
| La Juliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lebrija UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mafé - Gibraleón Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trebujena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rota
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Rota
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Madicct | ||
| MADICCT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rota
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bapthist Church | |
| Capilla Castrense | |
| Capilla de la Santa Cruz | |
| Iglesia de la Caridad | |
| Iglesia de San Roque | |
| Iglesia del Divino Salvador | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rota
What is the population of Rota?
Rota has a population of 28,848 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 751 people per square mile, spread across 38.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Rota 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 Rota?
Rota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches.
How is the job market in Rota?
There are 2,192 business establishments in the area.