Upper Town, Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Upper Town is a small town in Gibraltar with a population of 2,483. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,483 Population 941/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Gibraltar Timezone

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People

Population2,483
Density941/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population2,483
Population Density941 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates36.1356°, -5.3515°
TimezoneEurope/Gibraltar
Country🇬🇮 Gibraltar
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Upper Town

Upper Town is a small town in Gibraltar with a population of 2,483. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Gibraltar.

Climate in Upper Town

Upper Town has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.5° 102.3
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 11.5° / 16.8° 98.9
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 12.8° / 18.3° 88.8
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20° 63.5
May 19.4°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.7° 26.7
Jun 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 9.4
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28° 0.6
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.3° 1.1
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.7° 32.7
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 17.5° / 22.7° 84.1
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 14° / 18.8° 114.7
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 12.4° / 16.9° 155.1
Upper Town enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Gibraltar avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density941/sq mi
Coordinates36.1356°N, 5.3515°W
TimezoneEurope/Gibraltar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below Gibraltar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 146 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 125 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 146 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 125 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 82 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 90 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 141 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 105 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 144 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 88 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 69 km
Aug 20, 1994 21 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 150 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 140 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 143 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 145 km
Feb 24, 2004 13 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.3 148 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 46 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 20 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 65 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 70 100 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Upper Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Upper Town

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aswat (MA) - MP3 128 kbps
BeachGrooves Radio (ES) deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Gibraltar british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella (ES) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network Spain (ES) jazz, smooth MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro (ES) oldies MP3 128 kbps
RTVCE (ES) - AAC 258 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares (ES) - MP3 128 kbps
Marbescop (ES) costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estepona-Costa del Sol (ES) information, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Radio Network España (ES) - MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella (ES) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Upper Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castillo La Duquesa
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de San Roque
Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi
Gibraltar Museum
Gibraltar National Museum (Natural History)
Gorham's Cave Complex viewing platform
Late Roman Basilica of Ceuta
Military Heritage Centre
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo del Istmo (Comandancia)
Museo del Radioaficionado
Museo del Revellín
Museo del Revellín
Museo José Cruz Herrera
Museo Luis Ortega Brú
Museo Municipal de Algeciras
Museo Municipal de San Roque
Museo Taurino Pepe Cabrera
NILVA Enoturismo

Libraries in Upper Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Carmen Gil0.0
Biblioteca David Botella0.0
Biblioteca de Campamento0.0
Biblioteca de Guadiaro0.0
Biblioteca de la Estación de San Roque0.0
Biblioteca de Puente Mayorga0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Acelerada0.0
Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Cristóbal Delgado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Castellar de la Frontera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central José Riquelme0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Delgado0.0
Biclioteca Pública del Estado Adolfo Suárez0.0
Centro Documental José Luis Cano0.0
Estacion del Ferrocarril0.0
Garrison Library0.0
John Mackintosh Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Upper Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gibraltar Public Market
Lonja puerto pesquero
Mercadillo de Sabinillas
Mercadillo de San Roque
Mercadillo Municipal El Piojito
Mercado Abastos Diego Ponce
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras
Mercado de Abastos La Concepción
Mercado El Junquillo
Mercado Hotel Garrido
Mercado La Estacion
Mercado Provisional 20 de Abril
Mercado Virgen del Carmen
Plaza de Abastos
Rastro del Domingo

Hotels in Upper Town

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rock Hotel
The Rock Hotel Pool Area

Restaurants in Upper Town

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro 292
Casa Pepe
Hall of Fame
Jury's - Cafe and Wine Bar
Mama Mia
Moniques Bistro & Cafe
Mons Calpe Suite
Raj's Curry House
Rendezvous Chargrill
The Lounge Bar & Gastro Bar
The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Tina's Takeaway

Cafes in Upper Town

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piccadilly Garden
Piscina Rock Hotel
Theatre Cafe
Top of the Rock Café

Theatres in Upper Town

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ince's Hall Theatre
John Mackintosh Hall Theatre
The Alameda Open Air Theatre
The Magazine Studio Theatre

Monuments in Upper Town

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Admiral Lord Nelson
Duke of Wellington Monument
Heritage Box Cart
The Eliott Memorial

Zoos in Upper Town

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alameda Wildlife and Conservation Park
Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park

Banks in Upper Town

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gibraltar International Bank

Breweries in Upper Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Cortijo
Gambrinus

Stadiums & Teams in Upper Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Upper Town

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Sania Ramel AirportTTULarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La Ina-Small Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"-Small Airport
AeroSidonia-Small Airport
Base BRICA de Cártama-Small Airport
Ronda-Small Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Town

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gibraltar Methodist Church
King's Chapel
Living Waters Church
Sacred Heart Church
St Andrew

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Upper Town

1 documented shipwrecks found near Upper Town.

Name Year Description
RFA Bedenham - A naval armament carrier that exploded at Gun Wharf.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Gibraltar

🇬🇮 About Gibraltar

Capital Gibraltar
Population 33,718
Area 7 km²
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.6 years
Urban population 100.0%
Currency GIP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +350
TLD .gi
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Gibraltar

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 9 Commonwealth Day Commonwealth Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 28 Workers' Memorial Day Workers' Memorial Day
May 1 May Day Bank Holiday May Day Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 8 Queen's Birthday Queen's Birthday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Sep 10 Gibraltar National Day Gibraltar National Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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What is the population of Upper Town?

Upper Town has a population of 2,483 residents and is located in Gibraltar. The population density is 941 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Upper Town?

Upper Town enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.

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La Línea de la Concepción 56,257 pop · 2.3 mi San Roque 29,249 pop · 5.5 mi Algeciras 121,414 pop · 5.5 mi Los Barrios 23,513 pop · 8.6 mi San Enrique de Guadiaro 1,051 pop · 12.2 mi Castellar de la Frontera 2,795 pop · 13.8 mi Benzú, CE 1,222 pop · 15.2 mi Tarifa 13,788 pop · 16.6 mi Ceuta, CE 83,179 pop · 17.1 mi Manilva 3,512 pop · 17.6 mi Principe, CE 12,000 pop · 17.7 mi Fnidek 5,208 pop · 19.8 mi Jimena de la Frontera 2,813 pop · 21.5 mi Casares 2,686 pop · 21.8 mi
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