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Ugíjar, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Ugíjar is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,546. Elevation: 1,798 ft (548 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
2,546 Population 33/sq mi density
1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
16.1 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 Ugíjar

Ugíjar

Ugíjar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 2524 inhabitants. Historically, it was a Moorish village.

People

Population2,546
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Population2,546
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Coordinates36.9609°, -3.0552°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Ugíjar

Ugíjar is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,546. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet (548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Ugíjar has a population of 2,546 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,546
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
77.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ugíjar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Ugíjar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Ugíjar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ugíjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates36.9609°N, 3.0552°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,563 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 43 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 25 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 110 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 142 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 147 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 43 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 148 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 144 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 40 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 41 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 131 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 136 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 66 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 142 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 58 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 147 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 42 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 147 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 70 139 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 108 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Ugíjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ugíjar

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sección de Educación Permanente Maestro Luis Ortega Manrique
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Ulyssea
Colegio Público Rural Velayos
Colegio Público Rural Sánchez Velayos
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Radio Stations near Ugíjar

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio sin barreras MP3 320 kbps
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ugíjar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Gerald Brenan
Casa-palacio de las Godoyas
Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra
Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira
Centro de Interpretación de la Música Lombarda
Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca
Fundación Ana María Castillo
Jamón Experience
Museo de Adra
Museo Fotográfico

Libraries in Ugíjar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Adra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Curva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Ugíjar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Albuñol
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Mercado Municipal La Plaza
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in Ugíjar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Vidaña

Restaurants in Ugíjar

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Alegría
Mesón Vidaña
Restaurante Alvi
Restaurante Cherín Joaquín
Rincón de Al-Ándalus

Cafes in Ugíjar

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bar Hortum
Café Canela

Clinics in Ugíjar

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Ugíjar
Sala de Fisioterapia Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Ugíjar

Dentists in Ugíjar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ugi Dental

Veterinaries in Ugíjar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #12543573067

Gas Stations in Ugíjar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Ugíjar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural

Stadiums & Teams in Ugíjar

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Ski Resorts Near Ugíjar

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 Ugíjar

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
Armilla Air BaseMedium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium Airport
Aeródromo Juan EspadaforSmall Airport
AeroVeleta ULMSmall Airport
El Ejido ULSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
GuadixSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ugíjar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ugíjar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Aurora
Ermita de San Antón
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Ugíjar
Iglesia de San Bartolomé
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Martirio

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 Ugíjar

What is the population of Ugíjar?

Ugíjar has a population of 2,546 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ugíjar 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 Ugíjar?

Ugíjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ugíjar?

There are 193 business establishments in the area.

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