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Torrox, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Torrox is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 16,890. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 16,890 |
| Population Density | 822 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7579°, -3.9523° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Torrox
Torrox is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 16,890. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Torrox vs Spain Average
Income: Torrox vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,284 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Torrox
Torrox has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7579°N, 3.9523°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 | 58 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 82 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Torrox has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Torrox
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colina del Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Morche | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alfaguar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Los Llanos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuola Infantil El Faro | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Torrox
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Málaga | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM | chr, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM [calidad móvil-low bandwidth] | chr, dance | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| esRadio Granada | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Granada | news, talk | UNKNOWN | |
| Onda Cero Malaga | local news, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Almaina | community radio, free radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Gozadera Fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cope Granada | entretenimiento, local news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal Sur radio Granada | local news, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| COPE Granada-Sta.Fe | actualidad, cope | MP3 56 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 Granada | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Málaga | cultural news, live | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Only Romantic Radio | easy listening, lovesongs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Planeta | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Chanquete FM 99.5 | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Costa Del Mar Dance | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Granada | culture, news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Mega Radio | 90s, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio sin barreras | - | MP3 320 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 | |
| Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol | 00s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Torrox
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Casa Cervantes | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres | ||||
| Museo de los Verdiales | ||||
| Museo de Nerja | ||||
| Museo de Vélez-Málaga | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Molino de Hadriano | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Semana Santa | ||||
| Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga |
Libraries in Torrox
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Salvador Rueda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Torrox
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barato de Vélez-Málaga | |||||
| Country Farmers Market | |||||
| Flea Market - Domingo Sunday | |||||
| Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays) | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal | |||||
| Mercadillos | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Martes Tuesday Calle La Pava | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday, Av de la Constitucion | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miercoles Wednesday, Camping | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nerja Market | |||||
| Otawa Flea market | |||||
| Torre del Mar Market |
Hotels in Torrox
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Torrox
85 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Torrox
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Torrox
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Torrox
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Torrox
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Torrox
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Torrox
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Torrox
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Torrox
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Torrox
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Torrox
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Garage |
Stadiums & Teams in Torrox
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Torrox
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 Torrox
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Antequera | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | - | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base BRICA de Cártama | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | - | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Torrox
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Torrox
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de San Roque | |
| Ermita Nuestra Señora de las Nieves | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación | |
| Santiago El Mayor |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Torrox
What is the population of Torrox?
Torrox has a population of 16,890 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 822 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Torrox 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 Torrox?
Torrox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Torrox?
There are 1,284 business establishments in the area.