La Fernandina
Jaén · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
247 hm³
Coordinates
38.201°N, 3.570°W
Operator
CHGu
80.6% full
Current fill
80.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+36.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 247 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 222.3 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHGu |
| Province | Jaén |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadalquivir |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.201, -3.570 · Open in Google Maps
About La Fernandina
As of July 27, 2026, La Fernandina is filled to 80.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 199 hm³ of water out of a maximum 247 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 222 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.2 pts), and it is 36.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Fernandina — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 26.3% (November 15, 2022) to a high of 89.5% (March 24, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHGu primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadalquivir basin at 38.201°N, 3.570°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 80.6%
- Water stored
- 199 hm³
- Total capacity
- 247 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 222 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 36.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 38.201°N, 3.570°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 80.6% | 199 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 81.8% | 202 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 83.4% | 206 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 209 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 85.8% | 212 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 87.0% | 215 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 87.9% | 217 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 87.9% | 217 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 88.3% | 218 |
| 26 May 2026 | 88.7% | 219 |
| 19 May 2026 | 88.7% | 219 |
| 12 May 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Fernandina?
As of July 27, 2026, La Fernandina is at 80.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 199 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is La Fernandina reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, La Fernandina is high at 80.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at La Fernandina rising or falling?
The level at La Fernandina has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).
How much water can La Fernandina hold?
La Fernandina has a total capacity of 247 hm³, of which about 222 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Fernandina reservoir located?
La Fernandina is located in Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin (coordinates 38.201°N, 3.570°W).
What is La Fernandina used for?
La Fernandina is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHGu.