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Vélez-Blanco, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Vélez-Blanco is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,044. Elevation: 3,520 ft (1,073 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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C+ Fair
2,044 Population 15/sq mi density
3,520 ft Elevation 1,073 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. In 2018, the population was 1,938.

People

Population2,044
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,520 ft (1,073 m)
Population2,044
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation3,520 ft (1,073 m)
Coordinates37.6918°, -2.0959°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,044. The city sits at an elevation of 3,520 feet (1,073 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Vélez-Blanco has a population of 2,044 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 137.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,044
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
137.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vélez-Blanco vs Spain Average

The median household income in Vélez-Blanco is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Vélez-Blanco vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vélez-Blanco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,520 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,520 ft (1,073 m)
Area137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates37.6918°N, 2.0959°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 128 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 108 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 37 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 80 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 132 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 149 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 73 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 37 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 121 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 40 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 37 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 34 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 93 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 139 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 145 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 27 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 38 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 142 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 81 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 1,000 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Vélez-Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Vélez-Blanco

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Adultos — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Castillo de los Vélez — — — —
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Radio Stations near Vélez-Blanco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Azul FM Murcia — MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Vélez-Blanco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura del Agua, El Alporchón
Centro de Visitantes "Almacén del Trigo"
Vélez regional museum Miguel Guirao

Libraries in Vélez-Blanco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Hotels in Vélez-Blanco

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Los Arcos

Restaurants in Vélez-Blanco

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mesón Casa Antonia
Restaurante El Palacil

Cafes in Vélez-Blanco

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abrigo de las Colmenas

Theatres in Vélez-Blanco

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tratro Munocipal Velez Blanco

Castles in Vélez-Blanco

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Tirieza
Castillo de Vélez-Blanco
Torre de Luchena

Gas Stations in Vélez-Blanco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANROROIL

Airports Near Vélez-Blanco

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
AeroCieza—Small Airport
Aeroclub Totana—Small Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Garrucha—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villa María—Small Airport
Aeródromo Orce—Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome—Small Airport
Olula del Río—Small Airport
Santiago-Pontones Airstrip—Small Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub Müller—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vélez-Blanco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de San Luis
Convento de San Luis
Iglesia de Santiago

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 Vélez-Blanco

What is the population of Vélez-Blanco?

Vélez-Blanco has a population of 2,044 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 137.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vélez-Blanco 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 Vélez-Blanco?

Vélez-Blanco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in Vélez-Blanco?

There are 155 business establishments in the area.

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