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Ruidera, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Ruidera is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 598. Elevation: 2,582 ft (787 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 5/sq mi density
2,582 ft Elevation 787 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.7 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population598
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Population598
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Coordinates38.9778°, -2.8832°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Ruidera

Ruidera is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet (787 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Ruidera has a population of 598 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 114.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

598
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
114.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ruidera vs Spain Average

The median household income in Ruidera is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Ruidera vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ruidera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Area114.1 sq mi (295.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates38.9778°N, 2.8832°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 144 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 141 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 20 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 129 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 43 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 145 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 95 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 148 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 137 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 56 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 78 km
May 30, 1991 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain M3.8 56 km
Feb 23, 2008 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M3.8 96 km
Aug 12, 2007 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.7 45 km
Jan 27, 1996 22 km NNW of María, Spain M3.7 132 km
Sep 17, 1990 1 km N of Cehegín, Spain M3.7 135 km
Feb 10, 2004 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.7 97 km
Jul 16, 2001 2 km ENE of Nerpio, Spain M3.7 106 km
Jan 19, 2004 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.6 97 km
Apr 27, 1998 0 km SSW of Huesa, Spain M3.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Ruidera has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ruidera

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Juan Aguilar Molina — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ruidera

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AirmaxFM 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ruidera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural
Museo "Posada de los Portales"
Museo Antonio López Torres
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Infanta Elena
Museo de Ruidera
Museo del Carro y Aperos de Labranza
Museo Etnográfico

Libraries in Ruidera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal “Francisco García Pavón”0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Federico García Lorca"0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruidera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Hotels in Ruidera

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa rural La Ínsula
Doña Ruidera
Hostal La Mancha
Hostal La Noria
Hotel Entrelagos
Hotel Matias
Hotel Rural Albamanjon

Restaurants in Ruidera

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abrasador los Batanes
Asador La Granja
Blanco y Negro
Casa Victorino
El molino
La Perca Rosa
Merendero La Noguera
Mesón de Juan
Mesón la Insula
Pizzería el rincón
Restaurante El Huerto
Restaurante Embarcadero El Huerto
Restaurante Garijo
Restaurante La Lengua
Restaurante La Vega
Restaurante Los Alamos
Restaurante Los Leones
Restaurante Montesol
Restaurante Moreno
Restaurante Victoria

Cafes in Ruidera

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquí Me Quedo
Cafetería Charlie

Theatres in Ruidera

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Auditorio

Clinics in Ruidera

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Medico
Consultorio Medico

Gas Stations in Ruidera

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Golf Courses in Ruidera

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campo de Golf San Rafael (Club de Golf Tomelloso)

Airports Near Ruidera

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"—Small Airport
Beas De Segura Airfield—Small Airport
Carreras de Galgos Airstrip—Small Airport
Casas de los Pinos Airfield—Small Airport
El Bonillo Airfield—Small Airport
La Calderera Airfield—Small Airport
La Caminera Airfield—Small Airport
La Cuesta Aerodrome—Small Airport
La Mancha-Toledo Airfield—Small Airport
La Perdiz - Torre De Juan Abad Airfield—Small Airport
Las Cañadillas Airfield—Small Airport
Lillo Airfield—Small Airport
Ruidera—Small Airport
Ruidera2—Small Airport
Terrinches Agro Airstrip—Small Airport
Valdepeñas Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruidera

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de la Blanca

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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 Ruidera

What is the population of Ruidera?

Ruidera has a population of 598 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 114.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ruidera 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 Ruidera?

Ruidera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ruidera?

There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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