It population is distributed between the coastal area and the midlands.
Wine and wheat are its most important economic activities up until the XX century. It is known that the last wills in this area had a clause in which an offer of these products was to be made at the funeral.
In the present day its economy is based mainly on agriculture, featuring potatoes, grapes, fruits, wheat and cereal plantations. Also the activity dedicated to the services, contributes to the economy, since most of the working population is dedicated to tourism in the neighbouring municipalities. Construction also employs an important number of workers.