Sandpits, Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Sandpits is a small town in Gibraltar with a population of 2,020. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Sandpits
A sandpit or sandbox is a low, wide container or shallow depression filled with soft (beach) sand in which children can play. Sharp sand is not suitable for such use. Many homeowners with children build sandpits in their backyards because, unlike most playground equipment, they can be easily and cheaply constructed.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,020 |
| Population Density | 586 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1397°, -5.3562° |
| Timezone | Europe/Gibraltar |
| Country | 🇬🇮 Gibraltar |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sandpits
Sandpits is a small town in Gibraltar with a population of 2,020. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Gibraltar.
Climate in Sandpits
Sandpits has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Gibraltar avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1397°N, 5.3562°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Gibraltar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 100 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Sandpits has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Sandpits
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Aswat (MA) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BeachGrooves Radio (ES) | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Gibraltar | british forces, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Oro Marbella (ES) | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network Spain (ES) | jazz, smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Oro (ES) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTVCE (ES) | - | AAC 258 kbps | |
| GBC Radio Gibraltar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casares (ES) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Marbescop (ES) | costa del sol, culture française | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol (ES) | information, pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network España (ES) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RusRadio Marbella (ES) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sandpits
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castillo La Duquesa | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de San Roque | ||||
| Centro de interetacion y aula del mar | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi | ||||
| Gibraltar Museum | ||||
| Gibraltar National Museum (Natural History) | ||||
| Gorham's Cave Complex viewing platform | ||||
| Military Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo del Istmo (Comandancia) | ||||
| Museo del Radioaficionado | ||||
| Museo José Cruz Herrera | ||||
| Museo Luis Ortega Brú | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Algeciras | ||||
| Museo Municipal de San Roque | ||||
| Museo Taurino Pepe Cabrera | ||||
| NILVA Enoturismo |
Libraries in Sandpits
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Municipal Jesús Terán Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibilioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmen Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca David Botella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Campamento | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Guadiaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Estación de San Roque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Puente Mayorga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar Acelerada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Cristóbal Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Castellar de la Frontera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central José Riquelme | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mercedes Gaibros | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Documental José Luis Cano | 0.0 | |||||
| Estacion del Ferrocarril | 0.0 | |||||
| Garrison Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Mackintosh Hall Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sandpits
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Public Market | |||||
| Lonja puerto pesquero | |||||
| Mercadillo de Sabinillas | |||||
| Mercadillo de San Roque | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal El Piojito | |||||
| Mercado Abastos Diego Ponce | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos La Concepción | |||||
| Mercado El Junquillo | |||||
| Mercado Hotel Garrido | |||||
| Mercado La Estacion | |||||
| Mercado Provisional 20 de Abril | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos | |||||
| Rastro del Domingo |
Hotels in Sandpits
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sandpits
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sandpits
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sandpits
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sandpits
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sandpits
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sandpits
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sandpits
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cortijo | ||||
| Gambrinus |
Stadiums & Teams in Sandpits
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sandpits
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | Large Airport |
| Sania Ramel Airport | TTU | Large Airport |
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | TNG | Large Airport |
| Jerez Airport | XRY | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de La Ina | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2" | - | Small Airport |
| AeroSidonia | - | Small Airport |
| Base BRICA de Cártama | - | Small Airport |
| Ronda | - | Small Airport |
| Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandpits
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned | |
| Cathedral of the Holy Trinity | |
| Tarik ibn Ziyad Mosque | |
| The Flemish Synagogue |
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UFO Sightings Near Sandpits
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Sandpits.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 2007 | Two star-like lights travelling in perfect line with eachother. ((NUFORC Note: ISS in formation with Space Shuttle?? PD)) |
| Gibraltar | 1989 | It was a typically hot Summer´s evening in Gibraltar. I enjoyed walking my dog and on this particular day I had chosen a relatively qui |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Gibraltar
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What is the population of Sandpits?
Sandpits has a population of 2,020 residents and is located in Gibraltar. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sandpits?
Sandpits enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.
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