Orellana
Badajoz · Extremadura · Guadiana
Capacity
808 hm³
Coordinates
39.027°N, 5.409°W
Operator
CHSU
68.9% full
Current fill
68.9%vs 7 days ago
-1.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
-9.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 808 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 727.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 39.027, -5.409 · Open in Google Maps
About Orellana
As of July 27, 2026, Orellana is filled to 68.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 557 hm³ of water out of a maximum 808 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 727 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.9 percentage points, and it is 9.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Orellana — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 47.8% (November 29, 2022) to a high of 93.3% (February 17, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 39.027°N, 5.409°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 68.9%
- Water stored
- 557 hm³
- Total capacity
- 808 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 727 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 39.027°N, 5.409°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 68.9% | 557 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 572 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 599 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 77.6% | 627 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 76.1% | 615 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 74.4% | 601 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 72.6% | 587 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 74.0% | 598 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 76.7% | 620 |
| 26 May 2026 | 79.3% | 641 |
| 19 May 2026 | 81.1% | 655 |
| 12 May 2026 | 82.2% | 664 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Orellana?
As of July 27, 2026, Orellana is at 68.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 557 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Orellana reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Orellana is within its normal operating range at 68.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Orellana rising or falling?
The level at Orellana is falling — it dropped 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Orellana hold?
Orellana has a total capacity of 808 hm³, of which about 727 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Orellana reservoir located?
Orellana is located in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 39.027°N, 5.409°W).
What is Orellana used for?
Orellana is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.