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Santa Elena, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Santa Elena is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 996. Elevation: 2,490 ft (759 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
996 Population 8/sq mi density
2,490 ft Elevation 759 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
18.2 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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People

Population996
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Population996
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Coordinates38.3416°, -3.5395°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Santa Elena

Santa Elena is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 996. The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet (759 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Santa Elena has a population of 996 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 126.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

996
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
126.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Santa Elena vs Spain Average

The median household income in Santa Elena is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Santa Elena vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Area126.4 sq mi (327.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates38.3416°N, 3.5395°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

660 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 150 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 130 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 110 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 67 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 143 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 122 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 124 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 128 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 131 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 123 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 127 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 125 km
Nov 7, 1990 2 km SSW of Otura, Spain M4.0 142 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 137 km
Jan 24, 2003 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 114 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km ESE of Chauchina, Spain M4.0 129 km
May 6, 1996 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 122 km
May 9, 1997 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain M4.0 130 km
Aug 25, 1997 4 km NNE of Pedro Abad, Spain M3.9 88 km
Jul 31, 1993 10 km SSE of Güéjar-Sierra, Spain M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa Elena

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Carlos III
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Radio Stations near Santa Elena

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Dial música en español MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Dial - Arahal arahal, español MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Elena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivo-Museo Álvaro de Bazán
Centro de Interpretación Ciudad Fortificada de Giribaile
Centro de Interpretación del Aceite de Oliva
Centro de Interpretación del Paisaje Minero
Centro de Visitantes "Puerta de Andalucía"
El Pósito (Centro de Interpretación de la Ciudad)
La Casa del Barro
Muelle de Carga de la Estación de Madrid
Museo Andrés Segovia
Museo Arqueológico de Linares. Monográfico de Cástulo
Museo de ciencias naturales
Museo de la Batalla de Bailén
Museo de la Batalla de Las Navas de Tolosa
Museo de La Carolina
Museo del cantante Raphael
Museo del Territorio "Torreón del Recuerdo"
Museo Minero Acmica

Libraries in Santa Elena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Carlos III"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Linares0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Elena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería Comercial
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Santa Elena

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mesón de Despeñaperros
La Teja

Restaurants in Santa Elena

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abades Puerta de Andalucía
Alfonso VIII
Área de Servicio Despeñaperros
Cafeteria Despenaperros
Casa Pepe
El Mesón de Despeñaperros
La Teja
Thayfa

Cafes in Santa Elena

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Castles in Santa Elena

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Castro Ferral

Gas Stations in Santa Elena

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Mira
Galp
Puerta de Andalucía
Repsol

Banks in Santa Elena

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Rural de Jaén
Unicaja Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena

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Airports Near Santa Elena

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Real International AirportCQMMedium Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de Jaen - Las InfantasSmall Airport
Aeródromo de LinaresSmall Airport
Atlas Center Vuelos de DronesSmall Airport
Beas De Segura AirfieldSmall Airport
El Barranco - Sierra MorenaSmall Airport
La Calderera AirfieldSmall Airport
La Caminera AirfieldSmall Airport
La CenteneraSmall Airport
La Cuesta AerodromeSmall Airport
La Perdiz - Torre De Juan Abad AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Pozuelos De Calatrava AirfieldSmall Airport
RuideraSmall Airport
Ruidera2Small Airport
Terrinches Agro AirstripSmall Airport
Valdepeñas AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen del Camino

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Waterfalls
9
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 Santa Elena

What is the population of Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a population of 996 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 126.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena?

Santa Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Elena?

There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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