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Vélez-Málaga, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Vélez-Málaga is a mid-size city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 74,190. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
74,190 Population 840/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.6 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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Full City Profile

People

Population74,190
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density840/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population74,190
Population Density840 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates36.7811°, -4.1027°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga is a mid-size city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 74,190. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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.

Vélez-Málaga has a population of 74,190 with a density of 840 people per square mile, spread across 88.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

74,190
Total Population
840
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
88.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vélez-Málaga vs Spain Average

The median household income in Vélez-Málaga is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 190 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Income: Vélez-Málaga vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare23
Retail13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.1°C / 48°F 1° / 20.4° 42.7
Feb 11°C / 52°F 1.3° / 21.5° 25.2
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 3.3° / 24.6° 70.7
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 5.6° / 26.9° 40.8
May 19.4°C / 67°F 8.1° / 32.3° 24.6
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 12.3° / 35.4° 9.3
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 17.1° / 39.1° 0.4
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 17.5° / 40° 2.1
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 12.6° / 33.4° 19.1
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 8.7° / 30.9° 36.5
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 3.8° / 25.1° 42.8
Dec 10.7°C / 51°F 2.2° / 21.7° 49.1
Vélez-Málaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area88.4 sq mi (228.9 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates36.7811°N, 4.1027°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,767 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on May 27, 2024.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 131 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 54 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 127 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 104 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 143 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 148 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 128 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 135 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 138 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 134 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 129 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 147 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 133 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 96 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 132 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 125 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 115 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 137 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 44 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 131 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 2 91 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 1,000 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Vélez-Málaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vélez-Málaga

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Público La Gloria — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Augusto Santiago Bellido — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaría José Luis Villar Palasí — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Almenara — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Andalucía — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Las Naciones — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Reyes Católicos — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Juan de la Cierva — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora de los Remedios — — — —
Colegio Público Juan Herrera Alcausa — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Salvador Rueda — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Axarquía — — — —
Colegio Concertado San José — — — —
Centro de Educación de Adultos María Zambrano — — — —
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Radio Stations near Vélez-Málaga

24 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
Fiebre Latina Radio 96.6 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Malaga local news, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Almaina community radio, free radio OGG 128 kbps
Canal Sur radio Granada local news, news MP3 320 kbps
Gozadera Fm — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Moscatel 107.1 FM Axarquía - España 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Sonaos fm 1980s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM entretenimiento, hits MP3 96 kbps
Cadena SER Málaga cultural news, live MP3 128 kbps
Only Romantic Radio easy listening, lovesongs MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planeta classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
La Mega Radio 90s, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Costa Del Mar Dance — MP3 96 kbps
Chanquete FM 99.5 entretenimiento, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol 00s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Radio Alhendín FM music MP3 128 kbps
radio sonaos stereo 80s, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ilíberis music, news AAC 128 kbps
Radio Albolote culture, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vélez-Málaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 la Miel
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 Vélez-Málaga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aioreta0.0
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Manuel Alcántara0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Colmenar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo0.0
Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández0.0
Salvador Rueda0.0

Farmers Markets in Vélez-Málaga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barato de Vélez-Málaga
Country Farmers Market
Flea Market - Domingo Sunday
Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays)
Mercadillo de los miércoles Rincón de la Victoria
Mercadillo del Miércoles
Mercadillo Municipal
Mercadillo, Miércoles Wednesday, Camino Viejo de Vélez
Mercadillos
Mercadillos
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Lunes Monday
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday C Guilermo Perez
Mercadillos Martes Tuesday Calle La Pava
Mercadillos,
Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday
Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday, Av de la Constitucion
Mercadillos, Miercoles Wednesday, Camping
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday
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 Vélez-Málaga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Dila

Restaurants in Vélez-Málaga

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador Sastreria
Bar Chavico
Bar Los Rombos
Bar Restaurante El Rubio
Bodegón Trops
Cafeteria Taperia Fran Corner
El Caserio de las Monjas
El Cruce
Kebab Los Rosales
Limonar9
Marisquería Tapeía La Marenga
Real Bajo
Restaurante El Cofrade
Restaurante El Trapiche
Restaurante La Bohemia
Restaurante La Gamba Dorada
Sol Y Luna

Cafes in Vélez-Málaga

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Toto
Cafetería Antonio
Cafetería Badara
Cafetería Iris
Cafetería Zalia
Churrería Nueva
Maspan Espressobar
Salon Juebos

Theatres in Vélez-Málaga

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro del Carmen
Teatro del Carmen

Monuments in Vélez-Málaga

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andalucia
Arco del Paseo de Andalucía
D. Blas Zambrano

Castles in Vélez-Málaga

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palacio del Marqués de Beniel

Clinics in Vélez-Málaga

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Vélez Málaga Norte
Centro de Salud Vélez-Málaga Sur
Centro Médico El Carmen
Ruben Herrera Recio

Dentists in Vélez-Málaga

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adeslas Dental Vélez Málaga
Clinica Dental
Clínica Dental Florida Blanca
Dentix
Sonreimos
Vitaldent

Veterinaries in Vélez-Málaga

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #4545312995

Bus Stations in Vélez-Málaga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vélez-Málaga

Gas Stations in Vélez-Málaga

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballenoil Express
Carburantes Clavero
CARBURANTES CLAVERO - SAN SEBASTIÁN
Gasolinera Distreax
Maxoil
Moeve
Petroprix
Repsol
Repsol
Shell
Shell
Trops

Banks in Vélez-Málaga

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Sabadell
BBVA
BBVA
Caixabank
Caja Rural del Sur
Cajamar
CajaSur
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Vélez-Málaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craft Beer Garage

Stadiums & Teams in Vélez-Málaga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vélez-Málaga

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGPLarge Airport
Armilla Air Base—Medium Airport
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRXMedium 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 Vélez-Málaga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vélez-Málaga

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de Jesús, María y José
Convento de San Francisco
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia de San Francisco
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
Parroquia de San José
Real Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Gracia
Santo Cristo del Portal

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

Around Vélez-Málaga

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 22
Restaurants 81
Cafes 28
Bars 14
Supermarkets 13
Banks 24
Museums 3
Hotels 7
Libraries 2
Parks 98
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Vélez-Málaga

106 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Horno de Alfareros
  • • Necròpolis fenicia de Jardin
  • • Necropolis Fenicia Trayamar
  • • Restos Termas
  • • Villa Romana
  • + 1 more
🏖️ Beaches (22)
  • • Costa del Sol
  • • Costa del Sol
  • • Dunas de la Carraca
  • • playa canina
  • • Playa Canina de Torrox
  • + 17 more
🏰 Castles (4)
  • • Castillo de Benthomiz
  • • Castillo de Comares
  • • castillo de Zalia
  • • Castillo del Marqués
🕳️ Caves (5)
  • • Cueva de la Fájara
  • • Cueva de la Hiedra
  • • Cueva de la Rábita
  • • Cueva de los Carneros
  • • Cueva del Agua
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Faro Torre del Mar
⛰️ Peaks (49)
  • • Alto de La Barraca
  • • Benthomiz
  • • Cerro Agudo
  • • Cerro Alto
  • • Cerro Castaño
  • + 44 more
🏛️ Ruins (7)
  • • Casa de Haro
  • • Castillo de Zalia
  • • Cortijo de la Cuesta
  • • Cortijo los Picaricos
  • • Ermita de San Sebastián
  • + 2 more
🌄 Viewpoints (12)
  • • Balcón del Mediterráneo
  • • Collado de Huerta Grande
  • • El Egido
  • • Mirador de Benamocarra
  • • Mirador de la Maroma
  • + 7 more

🇪🇸 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-Málaga

What is the population of Vélez-Málaga?

Vélez-Málaga has a population of 74,190 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 840 people per square mile, spread across 88.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vélez-Málaga 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-Málaga?

Vélez-Málaga 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 Vélez-Málaga?

There are 190 business establishments in the area, including 81 restaurants and food service locations.

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