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San Sebastián de la Gomera, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

San Sebastián de la Gomera is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 8,964. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,964 Population 177/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary 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

Population8,964
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density177/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population8,964
Population Density177 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates28.0916°, -17.1133°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.7 inches (272 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About San Sebastián de la Gomera

San Sebastián de la Gomera is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 8,964. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

San Sebastián de la Gomera has a population of 8,964 with a density of 177 people per square mile, spread across 50.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,964
Total Population
177
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
50.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

San Sebastián de la Gomera vs Spain Average

The median household income in San Sebastián de la Gomera is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 681 business establishments.

Income: San Sebastián de la Gomera vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)681

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Sebastián de la Gomera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Spain avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area50.5 sq mi (130.9 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates28.0916°N, 17.1133°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 128 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 120 km
Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 116 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 106 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 121 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 120 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 104 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 148 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 70 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 137 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 83 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 98 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 68 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 91 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 114 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 70 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 87 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 87 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 91 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 95 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 21 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 93 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 50 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 88 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 99 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Wettest

San Sebastián de la Gomera has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in San Sebastián de la Gomera

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia University — —

Schools in San Sebastián de la Gomera

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EMD San Sebastián de la Gomera — — — —
CEPA San Sebastián de la Gomera — — — —
The English School — — — —
Enrique — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ruiz de Padrón — — — —
Escuela Infantil Iballa — — — —
EOI San Sebastián de la Gomera — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Lomada — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria San Sebastián de la Gomera — — — —
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Radio Stations near San Sebastián de la Gomera

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain — MP3 192 kbps
Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands — MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Sebastián de la Gomera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Memoria
Casa de la Miel de Palma
Casa del pintor Jose Aguiar
Centro de Interpretación de Las Loceras
Centro de interpretación de queso y pastoreo
Centro de Visitantes del Parque Nacional de Garajonay
Colombus’ House
Dolphins and Whales off La Gomera – Biodiversity in a changing World
Museo Arqueológico de la Gomera
Museo Etnográfico
Museum «La Alameda»
Pedro Zamorano Sculptor
PEG Los Telares, El Parque Etnográfico de La Gomera
PEG Los Telares, La Gomera Ethnographic Park
Wildfire

Libraries in San Sebastián de la Gomera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián de la Gomera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in San Sebastián de la Gomera

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancal Hotel & Spa
Hotel El Cabrito
Hotel Villa Gomera
La Colombina
Parador de La Gomera
Torre del Conde

Restaurants in San Sebastián de la Gomera

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agando
ágApe
Asador de Lara
Asociación Iballa
Bar Restaurante Breñusca
Cantina Pizzaria
Colón
Cuatro Caminos
Degollada de Peraza
El Nilo Mario
El Pajar
El Pajarito
El Patio
El Patio
El Pejin
INTA
Junonia
La Cabaña
La Fortuna
La Milana Market Buffet
Larrife Restaurante A La Card
Los Laureles
Maraire Pool Restaurant
Pincho Pincho
Restaurante la Hila
Silbados
Támara Snack Bar
Tasca Las Cruces II

Cafes in San Sebastián de la Gomera

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambigú
Cacao
Coffee Wings
Dulce Café
Marlin
Oscar
Parque La Torre

Castles in San Sebastián de la Gomera

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre del Conde

Dentists in San Sebastián de la Gomera

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental La Cuesta San Sebastián

Bus Stations in San Sebastián de la Gomera

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Guaguas San Sebastián
Parada Preferente de Guaguas Muelle de San Sebastián

Gas Stations in San Sebastián de la Gomera

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa
Estación de Servicio Disa Muelle Gomera
Estación de Servicio Disa San Sebastián

Banks in San Sebastián de la Gomera

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
CajaCanarias
Cajamar
Cajasiete
CajaSiete
Santander Bank

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián de la Gomera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Sebastián de la Gomera

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport
La Palma AirportSPCMedium Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Sebastián de la Gomera

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos y Telégrafos

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián de la Gomera

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
biwack near the city
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Ermita de San Sebastián
Iglesia de la Asunción

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 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 San Sebastián de la Gomera

What is the population of San Sebastián de la Gomera?

San Sebastián de la Gomera has a population of 8,964 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 50.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is San Sebastián de la Gomera 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 San Sebastián de la Gomera?

San Sebastián de la Gomera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Sebastián de la Gomera?

There are 681 business establishments in the area.

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