La Cabezuela
Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha · Guadiana
Capacity
43 hm³
Coordinates
38.697°N, 3.274°W
Operator
CHSU
58.1% full
Current fill
58.1%vs 7 days ago
-2.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
+48.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 43 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 38.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Ciudad Real |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.697, -3.274 · Open in Google Maps
About La Cabezuela
As of July 27, 2026, La Cabezuela is filled to 58.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 25 hm³ of water out of a maximum 43 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 39 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.4 percentage points, and it is 48.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Cabezuela — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.3% (November 28, 2023) to a high of 65.1% (October 16, 2018). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around December.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 38.697°N, 3.274°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 58.1%
- Water stored
- 25 hm³
- Total capacity
- 43 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 39 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 48.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 38.697°N, 3.274°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 25 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 26 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 26 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 26 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 26 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 27 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 27 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 27 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 27 |
| 26 May 2026 | 65.1% | 28 |
| 19 May 2026 | 65.1% | 28 |
| 12 May 2026 | 62.8% | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Cabezuela?
As of July 27, 2026, La Cabezuela is at 58.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 25 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is La Cabezuela reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, La Cabezuela is within its normal operating range at 58.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at La Cabezuela rising or falling?
The level at La Cabezuela is falling — it dropped 2.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can La Cabezuela hold?
La Cabezuela has a total capacity of 43 hm³, of which about 39 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Cabezuela reservoir located?
La Cabezuela is located in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 38.697°N, 3.274°W).
What is La Cabezuela used for?
La Cabezuela is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.