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Nerja

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Nerja is a town in Andalusia, Spain with 21,811 inhabitants, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Torrox, 7 km to the west. The national capital Madrid is about 410 km to the north. The nearest airport is Federico Garcia Lorca Airport, 49 km away.

Overview

Nerja is capital of Nerja Municipality, Spain — ES localidad de Nerja, España.

It is located in Nerja, Spain.

The population is about 19,295 (2024).

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Basic Data

  • Country Spain
  • Located in Nerja
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 45' 10" N, 3° 52' 28" W
  • Elevation DEM: 51 m
  • Timezone Europe/Madrid
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,811
  • Pop. Density 5,593 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.9%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +34

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Weather in Nerja

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nerja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.

Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,021.7 hPa
Clouds
24 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 18.7 2.7 140 67 1,021.7 - / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
6h 16.8 1.7 54 80 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 87 278.4 n/a
12h 16.6 2.4 65 78 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 16.5 2.0 69 83 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 19.1 2.3 122 68 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 147.2 n/a
30h 17.7 0.9 282 74 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 188.3 n/a
36h 18.1 0.9 150 70 1,017.5 0.07 / 0.07 92 0.0 n/a
42h 18.6 0.8 68 68 1,015.3 0.06 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 18.7 1.4 212 72 1,017.4 1.36 / 1.49 100 77.0 n/a
54h 17.9 1.6 285 85 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.87 6 143.0 n/a
60h 17.9 2.3 340 80 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.22 84 0.0 n/a
66h 17.3 1.9 317 77 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 20.6 4.1 243 64 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 264.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nerja?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nerja today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Nerja?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nerja?
Nerja is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Nerja?
Population about 21,811.
What is the elevation of Nerja?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Nerja located?
It is at 36.75278, -3.87440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nerja in?
It is in Spain.

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Last updated 2018-11-22
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2513240

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