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Velez Rubio, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Velez Rubio is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 6,630. Elevation: 2,717 ft (828 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,630 Population 48/sq mi density
2,717 ft Elevation 828 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
16.0 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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People

Population6,630
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density48/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Population6,630
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Coordinates37.6484°, -2.0769°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Velez Rubio

Velez Rubio is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 6,630. The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet (828 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Velez Rubio has a population of 6,630 with a density of 48 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

6,630
Total Population
48
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

Velez Rubio vs Spain Average

The median household income in Velez Rubio is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 504 business establishments.

Income: Velez Rubio vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)504

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Velez Rubio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 41°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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Area137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates37.6484°N, 2.0769°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

954 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 M5.3 125 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 103 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 36 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 77 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 129 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 146 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 75 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 40 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 38 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 116 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 36 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 138 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 37 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 95 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 29 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 141 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 141 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 76 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 41 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 84 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in

Velez Rubio has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Velez Rubio

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Velad al hamar
Instituto de Educación Secundaria José Marín
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Doctor Guirao Gea
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Radio Stations near Velez Rubio

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Azul FM Murcia MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Velez Rubio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estación de Ferrocarril de Huércal-Overa
Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura del Agua, El Alporchón
Centro de Visitantes "Almacén del Trigo"
Vélez regional museum Miguel Guirao

Libraries in Velez Rubio

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

Hotels in Velez Rubio

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lo + Natural

Restaurants in Velez Rubio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador Espadin

Theatres in Velez Rubio

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salón de Actos

Monuments in Velez Rubio

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz del Mesón
Puertas de Granada
Puertas de Lorca

Castles in Velez Rubio

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Xiquena

Clinics in Velez Rubio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Vélez-Rubio

Gas Stations in Velez Rubio

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Vélez Rubio
Gasolinera San Cristóbal
Venta La Petra

Airports Near Velez Rubio

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeroclub TotanaSmall Airport
Aeródromo "Puente de Genave"Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de GarruchaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Aeródromo OrceSmall Airport
Gérgal AerodromeSmall Airport
Olula del RíoSmall Airport
Santiago-Pontones AirstripSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Post Offices in Velez Rubio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velez Rubio

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de M. Inmaculada
Ermita de la Salud
Iglesia de la Purísima
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia del Carmen
Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

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 Velez Rubio

What is the population of Velez Rubio?

Velez Rubio has a population of 6,630 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 48 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 Velez Rubio 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 Velez Rubio?

Velez Rubio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°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 16.0 inches.

How is the job market in Velez Rubio?

There are 504 business establishments in the area.

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