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Map of Sevilla, Menéndez Pelayo International University, Pablo de Olavide University, the University of Sevilla and the ISA office.
The Cathedral and Archivo de Indias building at night

Region and Population

Sevilla is the capital of Andalusia and of the province of Sevilla. It is located in the South of Spain on the plain of the Guadalquivir River.

The population of Sevilla proper is approximately 700,000 but the population of the greater Sevilla area is nearly 1,500,000, making Sevilla the forth largest metropolitan area in Spain.

Climate

Sevilla has a Mediterranean climate and is one of the warmest cities in Spain. The winters are mild and the summers are sunny and very warm.

Average highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Sevilla:

TypeJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulAugSeptOctNovDec
Highs606369748089969589786860
Lows424448525663686864575044
Avg. Rainfall2.82.42.52.11.40.60.00.20.72.33.13.0