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Tolox, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Tolox is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,261. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,261 Population 44/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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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About Tolox

Tolox

Tolox is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality has a population of 2,317 (2006). It is situated in the centre of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park at the foot of the Sierra Blanca and the Sierra Parda. In addition to La Torrecilla, there are ancient woodlands of Spanish fir and gall oak. The municipality covers 94 km2, has a mean elevation of 285 m. and mean geographical coordinates of 36° 41' 11" N, 4° 54' 16" E. The channel of the Rio Grande flows through the town from northeast to south.

People

Population2,261
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density44/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population2,261
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates36.6872°, -4.9051°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Tolox

Tolox is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,261. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Tolox has a population of 2,261 with a density of 44 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,261
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
51.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tolox vs Spain Average

The median household income in Tolox is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Tolox vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tolox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Spain avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area51.6 sq mi (133.6 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates36.6872°N, 4.9051°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 125 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 115 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 117 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 64 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 59 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 144 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 128 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 147 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 148 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 62 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 104 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 122 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 85 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 118 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 30 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 136 km
Apr 5, 2016 Strait of Gibraltar M4.2 150 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 119 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 109 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 30 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Tolox has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tolox

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio San Roque - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tolox

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
COPE Málaga - MP3 96 kbps
Chocolate FM chr, dance MP3 192 kbps
BeachGrooves Radio deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] chr, dance AAC+ 32 kbps
Talk Radio Europe eclectic, news MP3 128 kbps
Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Malaga local news, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Gozadera Fm - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campillos classical MP3 64 kbps
Radio Radio Network Spain jazz, smooth MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro oldies MP3 128 kbps
Sonaos fm 1980s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
SER Lucena - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Casares - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
LOS40 exitos, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network - MP3 128 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance - MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network España - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol information, pop MP3 160 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tolox

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa-Museo Marigloria
Centro de Interpretación La Peña de Ardales
Cortijo de Miraflores
Museo de artes populares
museo de la castaña
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Museo del Molino
Museo Municipal de Pizarra
Museo Municipal y Oficina de Turismo
Museo Ralli

Libraries in Tolox

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Fernando Alcalá0.0
Biblioteca Manuel Vallés0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Emilio Prados0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "María Sagredo"0.0
Camilo José Cela0.0
Edificio Los Verdiales0.0

Farmers Markets in Tolox

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Calypso Farmers' Market & Bazaar
Mercadillo
Mercadillo de Marbella
Mercado Azalea
Mercado Central
Mercado Divina Pastora
Mercado Municipal San Pedro
Soho Market

Hotels in Tolox

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Balneario
Hotel Balneario de Fuente Amargosa
Hotel Rural Cerro de Hijar

Restaurants in Tolox

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Alberca
La Peña
La Rustica
Las Millanas
Restaurante La Lola

Clinics in Tolox

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES #5525963722

Bus Stations in Tolox

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tolox

Banks in Tolox

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Tolox

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Gaitanejo

Stadiums & Teams in Tolox

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tolox

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Antequera-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Loja-Small Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"-Small Airport
Base BRICA de Cártama-Small Airport
Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco-Small Airport
Ronda-Small Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tolox

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita San Roque
Hermita Virgen de las Nieves
Iglesia San Miguel

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Waterfalls
2
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 Tolox

What is the population of Tolox?

Tolox has a population of 2,261 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tolox 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 Tolox?

Tolox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tolox?

There are 172 business establishments in the area.

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