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Zahara-El Gastor

Guadalete-Barbate

Capacity

223 hm³

Coordinates

0.000°N, 0.000°E

Operator

Guadalete-Barbate

Current fill

72.2%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

-0.4%

losing

vs 1 year ago

+42.6%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Technical specifications

Total capacity223 hm³
Usable capacity223 hm³
Primary use
OperatorGuadalete-Barbate
River basinGuadalete-Barbate
Data source:MITECO·Last reading: 2026-06-09

About Zahara-El Gastor

As of June 9, 2026, Zahara-El Gastor is filled to 72.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 161 hm³ of water out of a maximum 223 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts), and it is 42.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Zahara-El Gastor — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 3.1% (October 24, 2023) to a high of 81.2% (June 12, 2018). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.

It is operated by Guadalete-Barbate. It lies within the Guadalete-Barbate basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
72.2%
Water stored
161 hm³
Total capacity
223 hm³
7-day change
▼ 0.4 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 42.6 pts
River basin
Guadalete-Barbate
Operator
Guadalete-Barbate
Coordinates
0.000°N, 0.000°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202672.2%161
2 Jun 202672.6%162
26 May 202672.6%162
19 May 202672.6%162
12 May 202672.6%162
5 May 202672.6%162
28 Apr 202672.6%162
21 Apr 202672.6%162
14 Apr 202672.2%161
7 Apr 202672.2%161
31 Mar 202672.2%161
24 Mar 202671.7%160

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Zahara-El Gastor?

As of June 9, 2026, Zahara-El Gastor is at 72.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 161 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.

Is Zahara-El Gastor reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Zahara-El Gastor is within its normal operating range at 72.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Zahara-El Gastor rising or falling?

The level at Zahara-El Gastor has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).

How much water can Zahara-El Gastor hold?

Zahara-El Gastor has a total capacity of 223 hm³.

Where is Zahara-El Gastor reservoir located?

Zahara-El Gastor is located in Guadalete-Barbate, Spain, within the Guadalete-Barbate basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).

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