La Fernandina
Jaén · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
247 hm³
Coordinates
38.201°N, 3.570°W
Operator
CHGu
Current fill
87.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
+30.4%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 |
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About La Fernandina
As of June 9, 2026, La Fernandina is filled to 87.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 217 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 (-0.4 pts), and it is 30.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Fernandina — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 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
- 87.9%
- Water stored
- 217 hm³
- Total capacity
- 247 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 222 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 30.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 38.201°N, 3.570°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5 May 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 89.1% | 220 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 89.5% | 221 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 89.5% | 221 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Fernandina?
As of June 9, 2026, La Fernandina is at 87.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 217 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is La Fernandina reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, La Fernandina is high at 87.9% 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 (-0.4 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.