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Vícar, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Vícar is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 22,853. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,853 Population 446/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.4 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 Vícar

Vícar

Vícar is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

People

Population22,853
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density446/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain10.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population22,853
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates36.8316°, -2.6427°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation10.4 inches (265 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Vícar

Vícar is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 22,853. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Vícar has a population of 22,853 with a density of 446 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,853
Total Population
446
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
51.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vícar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Vícar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,737 business establishments.

Income: Vícar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,737

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vícar

Vícar has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 198 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.9° 20.7
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.5° 23.3
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.4° 20.8
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.3° 15.2
May 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.3° 10.9
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.3° / 27.8° 5.5
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 30.5° 0.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.2° 2.3
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.2° 16.1
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.6° / 24.5° 25.3
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.3° 25.1
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 9.8° / 17.9° 31.8
Vícar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates36.8316°N, 2.6427°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"
73% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,452 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 81 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 28 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 72 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 129 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 30 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 148 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 45 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 26 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 142 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 144 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 134 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 106 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 145 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 60 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 128 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 97 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 129 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 61 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 118 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in

Vícar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Vícar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Opus Altaduna - - - -
Opus Saladares - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vícar

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena SER Almería 88.2 FM news MP3 96 kbps
Sifm Almeria classic rock, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Onda CERO ALMERIA 1341 OM almería, andalucía UNKNOWN
Candil Radio 24 horas, blues MP3
Radio Poniente disco, electronic MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio Nacional Almería almería, juanjitos MP3 128 kbps
Dipalme Radio deportes, entretenimiento MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vícar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula del Mar
Casa de Antonio de Torres
Casa del Cine
Casa del Poeta
Casa doña Pakyta
Casa-palacio de las Godoyas
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía
Centro de Interpretación Etnográfica de Huércal de Almería
Centro de Interpretación Terrera Ventura y Desierto de Tabernas
Colección Museográfica de la Legión en Almería
Cueva de San Jose
Ecomuseo de la Vega de Almería
Enclave Arqueológico Puerta de Almería
Ethnographic Museum
La Almazara de Huechar
Museo de Almería
Museo de Arte de Almería, Espacio2
Museo de Arte Doña Pakyta
Museo de la Guitarra
Museo de la Uva del Barco
Museo de la Vega
Museo del Aceite de Oliva Castillo de Tabernas
Museo del Olivar
Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo
Museo Paleontológico de La Ballena
Museo Taurino
Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería

Libraries in Vícar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Sánchez Villa0.0
Biblioteca Francisco Villaespesa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Barrio Archilla-Cañada Sebastiana"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "La Gangosa"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Llanos de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Puebla de Vícar"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Venta Gutiérrez"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Almócita0.0
Biblioteca municipal de las Cabañuelas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Los Ángeles0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José María Artero0.0
Biblioteca Nicolás Salmerón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa»0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Illar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Tabernas - Modesto García Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de Aguadulce - Roquetas de Mar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Barrio de La Chanca0.0

Farmers Markets in Vícar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Consum
Consum
Las Alhóndigas
Mercadillo Roquetas
Mercado Anticala
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Regiones
Mercado de Plaza Pavía
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos de Los Ángeles
Tiendas Romero
Tiendas Romero

Restaurants in Vícar

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cortijo Blanco

Clinics in Vícar

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud "La Envía"
ES #461132093

Gas Stations in Vícar

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plenergy
Repsol
Shell
Shell

Golf Courses in Vícar

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Envía Golf

Breweries in Vícar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas El Cabo
Far West

Stadiums & Teams in Vícar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vícar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almería AirportLEIMedium Airport
El Ejido UL-Small Airport
Gérgal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Guadix-Small Airport
Olula del Río-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Vícar

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fisiofit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vícar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Fortaleza de San Benito

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 Vícar

What is the population of Vícar?

Vícar has a population of 22,853 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vícar 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 Vícar?

Vícar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.4 inches.

How is the job market in Vícar?

There are 1,737 business establishments in the area.

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