Zújar
Badajoz · Extremadura · Guadiana
Capacity
302 hm³
Coordinates
38.933°N, 5.447°W
Operator
CHSU
77.2% full
Current fill
77.2%vs 7 days ago
-1.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
+6.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 302 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 271.8 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. 38.933, -5.447 · Open in Google Maps
About Zújar
As of July 27, 2026, Zújar is filled to 77.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 233 hm³ of water out of a maximum 302 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 272 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.0 pts), and it is 6.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Zújar — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.2% (October 8, 2024) to a high of 93.4% (April 16, 2019). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 38.933°N, 5.447°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 77.2%
- Water stored
- 233 hm³
- Total capacity
- 302 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 272 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 6.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 38.933°N, 5.447°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 77.2% | 233 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 78.2% | 236 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 76.8% | 232 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 235 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 76.5% | 231 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 73.8% | 223 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 71.9% | 217 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 74.8% | 226 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 77.5% | 234 |
| 26 May 2026 | 79.8% | 241 |
| 19 May 2026 | 81.5% | 246 |
| 12 May 2026 | 82.5% | 249 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Zújar?
As of July 27, 2026, Zújar is at 77.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 233 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Zújar reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Zújar is within its normal operating range at 77.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Zújar rising or falling?
The level at Zújar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.0 points).
How much water can Zújar hold?
Zújar has a total capacity of 302 hm³, of which about 272 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Zújar reservoir located?
Zújar is located in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 38.933°N, 5.447°W).
What is Zújar used for?
Zújar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.