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Sorvilán, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Sorvilán is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 746. Elevation: 2,592 ft (790 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 746 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7951°, -3.2677° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.8 inches (477 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.3 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Sorvilán
Sorvilán is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 746. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet (790 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sorvilán vs Spain Average
Income: Sorvilán vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Spain avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7951°N, 3.2677°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 119 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 84 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 57 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Sorvilán has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Sorvilán
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Enseña Segundaria La Contraviesa | — | — | — | — |
| Sección de Educación Permanente Sorvilán-Melicena-Los Yesos-Alfondon-Polopos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sorvilán
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| esRadio Granada | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Granada | news, talk | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Almaina | community radio, free radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Canal Sur radio Granada | local news, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cope Granada | entretenimiento, local news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 Granada | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| COPE Granada-Sta.Fe | actualidad, cope | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio sin barreras | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Granada | culture, news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Ondacero Granada | culture, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Almaina 64kbps | community radio, freedom | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Radio Cehel Albuñol | flamenco, noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alhendín FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Poniente | disco, electronic | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sorvilán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Gerald Brenan | ||||
| Casa Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcon | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca | ||||
| Jamón Experience | ||||
| Museo Casa Alpujarreña | ||||
| Museo de la Miel Lanjarón | ||||
| Museo del Campanario | ||||
| Museo Fotográfico |
Libraries in Sorvilán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Capileira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Carchuna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Hurtado de Mendoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José López Rubio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Erizos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sorvilán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo de Albuñol | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Antonia Sánchez Genot | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Carchuna | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Plaza |
Hotels in Sorvilán
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sorvilán
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sorvilán
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sorvilán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sorvilán
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sorvilán
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Armilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | — | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | — | Small Airport |
| El Ejido UL | — | Small Airport |
| Gérgal Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Guadix | — | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorvilán
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia de San Cayetano | |
| Iglesia De San Roque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sorvilán
What is the population of Sorvilán?
Sorvilán has a population of 746 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sorvilán 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 Sorvilán?
Sorvilán has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sorvilán?
There are 57 business establishments in the area.