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Zafarraya, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Zafarraya is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 2,181. Elevation: 2,930 ft (893 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zafarraya
Zafarraya is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain, with a population of 2,200 (2003).
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 2,181 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,930 ft (893 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9755°, -4.1444° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Zafarraya
Zafarraya is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 2,181. The city sits at an elevation of 2,930 feet (893 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Zafarraya vs Spain Average
Income: Zafarraya vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,930 ft (893 m) |
| Area | 309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9755°N, 4.1444°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 45 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 111 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Zafarraya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Zafarraya
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Enrique Tierno Galván | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Público Rural Los Castaños | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zafarraya
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Málaga | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chocolate FM | chr, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Talk Radio Europe | eclectic, news | MP3 128 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Only Romantic Radio | easy listening, lovesongs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Málaga | cultural news, live | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol | 00s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| La Mega Radio | 90s, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Planeta | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Radio Network | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chanquete Costa del Sol 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Costa Del Mar Dance | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Chanquete FM 99.5 | entretenimiento, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| radio sonaos stereo | 80s, 90's | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zafarraya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Casa Cervantes | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Histórico | ||||
| Ecomuseo Lagar de Torrijos | ||||
| La Tahona | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres | ||||
| Museo de la Miel | ||||
| Museo de los Verdiales | ||||
| Museo de Vélez-Málaga | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Molino de Hadriano | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Semana Santa | ||||
| Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga | ||||
| Salón de la Radio Juan Sánchez Ferrer |
Libraries in Zafarraya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aioreta | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Colmenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Moraleda de Zafayona | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zafarraya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barato de Vélez-Málaga | |||||
| Country Farmers Market | |||||
| Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays) | |||||
| Mercadillo de Loja | |||||
| Mercadillo del Miércoles | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Otawa Flea market | |||||
| Torre del Mar Market |
Restaurants in Zafarraya
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zafarraya
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zafarraya
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zafarraya
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zafarraya
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zafarraya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Garage |
Stadiums & Teams in Zafarraya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zafarraya
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium 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 Zafarraya
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zafarraya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción |
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zafarraya?
Zafarraya has a population of 2,181 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 309.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Zafarraya 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 Zafarraya?
Zafarraya 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 Zafarraya?
There are 166 business establishments in the area.