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Zafra, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Zafra is a small city in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 16,424. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
16,424 Population 423/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.7 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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People

Population16,424
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density423/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Population16,424
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates38.4254°, -6.4173°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Zafra

Zafra is a small city in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 16,424. The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet (515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Zafra has a population of 16,424 with a density of 423 people per square mile, spread across 38.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,424
Total Population
423
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
38.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Zafra vs Spain Average

The median household income in Zafra is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,248 business establishments.

Income: Zafra vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,248

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zafra

Zafra has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -2.4° / 18.4° 39.7
Feb 9.5°C / 49°F 0.4° / 20.1° 28.3
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 0.5° / 24.6° 56.1
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 3° / 27° 47.2
May 19.3°C / 67°F 6.9° / 34.2° 18.6
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 10.7° / 39.7° 12.8
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 13.8° / 42.6° 1.0
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 14.4° / 41.5° 2.4
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 9.8° / 36.6° 25.0
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 7.1° / 32.3° 77.7
Nov 11.8°C / 53°F 2.2° / 22.5° 51.9
Dec 9°C / 48°F -0.2° / 19.3° 66.9
Zafra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area38.8 sq mi (100.5 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates38.4254°N, 6.4173°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 78 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 120 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 15 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 140 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 58 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 135 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 33 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 111 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 134 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 34 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 24 km
Jul 19, 1997 3 km SE of San Silvestre de Guzmán, Spain M3.4 142 km
May 23, 1992 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain M3.3 77 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 49 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 48 km
Jun 25, 1995 8 km SSW of Hinojos, Spain M3.3 134 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 24 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 98 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 127 km
Aug 15, 1999 10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Zafra has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Zafra

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Academia Los Cotos — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Germán Cid — — — —
CEIP Pedro de Valencia — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Cristo del Rosario — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Manuel Marín — — — —
CEIP Juan XXIII — — — —
Colegio Publico de Educación Especial — — — —
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Radio Stations near Zafra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Almendralejo — MP3 96 kbps
Radio Crónicas Folk — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zafra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Zurbarán
Casa-Museo de la Cruz
Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Tradicional Extremeña
Centro de Interpretación de la Orden del Temple
Centro de Interpretación de la Vida Tradicional
Centro de Visitantes Dehesa y Toro Dinastía Bienvenida
Museo Arqueológico Municipal
Museo de Historia de la Medicina y a Salud de Extremadura
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Geológico y Minero "José María Fernández Amo"
Museo Municipal
Museo Santa Clara

Libraries in Zafra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Aniceto Samino León"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Gómez Sara"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Pedro de Lorenzo"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Virgilio Gutiérrez"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Antonio Salazar0.0

Farmers Markets in Zafra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Semanal
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Fuente de Cantos
Mercado de La Parra
Mercado Municipal Las Mercedes
Mercado Municipal Nuestra Señora de Montevirgen

Hotels in Zafra

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Ernestina
Conde de la Corte
Don Quijote
El Campito
Huerta Honda
Huerta Honda
La Muralla
Las Eras
Los Balcones de Zafra
Parador Nacional Duques de Feria

Restaurants in Zafra

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100 Montaditos
Canela en Rama
Complejo restaurante Rogelio
Delatorre
Döner Kebab DOLI
El Castellar
El comeero
Heladeria
La Bendita
La Cabaña Creperia
La Cañería
La Otra Bodeguita
La Tertulia
María Marín
Meraki
Miliki
Pekin
Pikend Pizza
Rebotica
Restaurante Chino Oriental
Restaurante El Campito
Restaurante Ramirez
Rogelio
Salón Romero
Taberna El Tamboril
Trastevere

Cafes in Zafra

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Avenida
Cafetería J. María
Croissantaria Paris
Dulcebella Cafe Bar
El Encinar
Gabi
La Argentina Plaza
La Chamba
La Chamba
La Muralla
Metro
Sevilla

Cinemas in Zafra

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multicines España

Theatres in Zafra

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complejo Cultural Teatro de Zafra;Teatro de Zafra
Recinto Teatro de Zafra

Castles in Zafra

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa-Palacio del Conde de la Corte
Palacio de los Duques de Feria

Clinics in Zafra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Dentists in Zafra

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Centia
SiriDent

Veterinaries in Zafra

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Animaluchos
Clínica veterinaria Bodión
El Castelar S.L.

Bus Stations in Zafra

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Zafra

Gas Stations in Zafra

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballenoil
Carrefour
Gasolinera 24 H
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Zafra

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Ibercaja
Unicaja Banco

Gyms in Zafra

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Volumen X

Stadiums & Teams in Zafra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zafra

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Badajoz AirportBJZMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Royanejos—Small Airport
Aeródromo Valdetorres—Small Airport
Aeródromo Virgen de La Estrella—Small Airport
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private Airfield—Small Airport
Cabezas Rubias Airstrip—Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño—Small Airport
Don Benito—Small Airport
El Manantío Airfield—Small Airport
El Molinillo Airfield—Small Airport
El Moral Airstrip—Small Airport
Monte de Freixial Airstrip—Small Airport
Morante Airfield—Small Airport
Pista do Monte das Tezas—Small Airport
Pista Forestal Valdelamusa—Small Airport

Post Offices in Zafra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zafra

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San José
Colegiata de la Candelaria
Convento de Santa Catalina
Convento del Rosario
Ermita de Belén
Iglesia de Santa Marina
Iglesia Evangélica de Zafra
Parroquia de San Miguel

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 Zafra

What is the population of Zafra?

Zafra has a population of 16,424 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 38.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Zafra 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 Zafra?

Zafra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Zafra?

There are 1,248 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Puebla de Sancho Pérez 2,861 pop · 2.0 mi Los Santos de Maimona 8,126 pop · 2.5 mi Medina de las Torres 1,398 pop · 6.4 mi Fuente del Maestre 6,748 pop · 7.2 mi Burguillos del Cerro 3,170 pop · 9.9 mi Feria 1,383 pop · 9.9 mi Villafranca de los Barros 13,356 pop · 10.3 mi Valencia del Ventoso 2,235 pop · 11.3 mi La Parra 1,432 pop · 12.9 mi Ribera del Fresno 3,291 pop · 13.1 mi Fuente de Cantos 4,952 pop · 13.7 mi Villalba de los Barros 1,691 pop · 13.9 mi Usagre 1,992 pop · 14.5 mi Bienvenida 2,368 pop · 14.6 mi
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