Francisco Abellán
Granada · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
58 hm³
Coordinates
37.313°N, 3.256°W
Operator
CHGu
50.0% full
Current fill
50.0%vs 7 days ago
-1.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
+37.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 58 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 52.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHGu |
| Province | Granada |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadalquivir |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 37.313, -3.256 · Open in Google Maps
About Francisco Abellán
As of July 27, 2026, Francisco Abellán is filled to 50.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 58 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 52 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.7 percentage points, and it is 37.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Francisco Abellán — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 8.6% (September 9, 2025) to a high of 58.6% (July 17, 2018). 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 37.313°N, 3.256°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.0%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 58 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 52 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 37.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 37.313°N, 3.256°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 50.0% | 29 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 30 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 30 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 53.4% | 31 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 53.4% | 31 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 55.2% | 32 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 55.2% | 32 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 56.9% | 33 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 56.9% | 33 |
| 26 May 2026 | 56.9% | 33 |
| 19 May 2026 | 56.9% | 33 |
| 12 May 2026 | 56.9% | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Francisco Abellán?
As of July 27, 2026, Francisco Abellán is at 50.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Francisco Abellán reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Francisco Abellán is within its normal operating range at 50.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Francisco Abellán rising or falling?
The level at Francisco Abellán is falling — it dropped 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Francisco Abellán hold?
Francisco Abellán has a total capacity of 58 hm³, of which about 52 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Francisco Abellán reservoir located?
Francisco Abellán is located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin (coordinates 37.313°N, 3.256°W).
What is Francisco Abellán used for?
Francisco Abellán is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHGu.