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Zahara, Spain

Andalusia · Spain

Zahara is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 1,571. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
1,571 Population 27/sq mi density
1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Zahara

Zahara

Zahara de los Atunes is a village on the Costa de la Luz of Spain in the province of Cádiz and the autonomous region of Andalusia. It is noted for its excellent beaches, an outdoor cinema, and la Iglesia Del Carmen church where, curiously, tuna were butchered and salted. Also in the town are excellent facilities including a variety of restaurants, cafes and hotels.

People

Population1,571
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Population1,571
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates36.8406°, -5.3913°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAndalusia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Zahara

Zahara is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 1,571. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Zahara has a population of 1,571 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 59.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,571
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
59.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Zahara vs Spain Average

The median household income in Zahara is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 119 business establishments.

Income: Zahara vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zahara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates36.8406°N, 5.3913°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

962 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 18 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 95 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 27 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 23 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 134 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 140 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 79 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 40 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 85 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 131 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 142 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 112 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 37 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 70 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 78 km
Jan 4, 2005 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain M4.0 115 km
May 6, 1996 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 113 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Zahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Zahara

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIOLE (España) música española MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro Marbella 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oro oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Casares MP3 128 kbps
Marbescop costa del sol, culture française MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radio Network España MP3 128 kbps
RusRadio Marbella MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zahara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bullfighting Museum
Casa Museo Don Bosco
Casa Museo Pedro Pérez Clotet
Centro de interpretación Vía Verde
Centro de Interpretation del Corcho
Ecomuseo del Agua
Lavadero de la Fuente Vieja
Molino Romano
Museo de Historia Local
museo de la castaña
Museo de la Cilla
Museo de la Piel
Museo de Ronda
Museo del Carruaje de Ronda
Museo del Queso
Museo Lara
Museo Molino de Abajo
Museo Parroquial
Museo Peinado
Pedro Marin house
The Gallery.
Usos y Costumbres

Libraries in Zahara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Grazalema0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal – Presidente Adolfo Suárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de El Gastor - Cervantes0.0
Biblioteka Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Nueva Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Zahara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos

Hotels in Zahara

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco de la Villa
Hotel Los Tadeos

Restaurants in Zahara

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Lago
El Cortijo
Kiosco Pizza da Enrico
La Era
Los Naranjos
Meson Oñate
Peñón de Zahara
Tasquita de Zahara

Cafes in Zahara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Nuevo

Breweries in Zahara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar Tres caminos
Cervecería 0 Grados
La bodeguita
Los Arbolitos

Stadiums & Teams in Zahara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zahara

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Seville AirportSVQLarge Airport
Jerez AirportXRYMedium Airport
Moron Air BaseOZPMedium Airport
Aeródromo Alcalá del RíoSmall Airport
Aeródromo de ÉcijaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de La InaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de UtreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo privado "Villamartin2"Small Airport
AeroguillenaSmall Airport
AerohíspalisSmall Airport
AeroSidoniaSmall Airport
Base BRICA de CártamaSmall Airport
Ecija 2 private airfieldSmall Airport
Hacienda de OránSmall Airport
Lebrija ULSmall Airport
RondaSmall Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada AirfieldSmall Airport
Trebujena AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zahara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Juan de Letrán
Iglesia de Santa María de la Mesa

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 Zahara

What is the population of Zahara?

Zahara has a population of 1,571 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 59.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Zahara 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 Zahara?

Zahara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in Zahara?

There are 119 business establishments in the area.

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