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Alar del Rey, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Alar del Rey is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 1,169. Elevation: 2,795 ft (852 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
1,169 Population 8/sq mi density
2,795 ft Elevation 852 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Alar del Rey

Alar del Rey

Alar del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2018 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 928 inhabitants.

People

Population1,169
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Population1,169
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Coordinates42.6604°, -4.3127°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alar del Rey

Alar del Rey is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 1,169. The city sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet (852 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alar del Rey has a population of 1,169 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 149.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,169
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
149.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alar del Rey vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alar del Rey is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Alar del Rey vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alar del Rey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Spain avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Area149.7 sq mi (387.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates42.6604°N, 4.3127°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Spain avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2008.

Apr 13, 1994 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain M4.4 149 km
Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 145 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 49 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 12 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 85 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 99 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 56 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 68 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 77 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 109 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain M3.3 137 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 90 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 72 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 66 km
Feb 2, 2007 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain M3.2 147 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 101 km
Mar 11, 1995 4 km NE of Pola de Lena, Spain M3.2 135 km
Oct 28, 1996 6 km SSE of Bárzana, Spain M3.2 141 km
Apr 17, 1990 6 km SE of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Alar del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Alar del Rey

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educac ión Infantil y Primaria Miguel de Cervantes — — — —
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Museums in Alar del Rey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Parque Natural Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente del Cobre
Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Rupestre
Centro de Interpretación de la Minería
Centro de interpretación del Canal de Castilla
Centro de interpretación del cangrejo
Centro de Interpretación del Ferrocarril
Fundación Calderón Ruiz
Fundación Santa María la Real
Iglesia de Santiago
Museo Casa Cantarranas
Museo de URSI, tallas de madera
Museo del Románico Rom
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico Piedad Isla
Museo Herminio Revilla

Libraries in Alar del Rey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Duque de Frías0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Duque de Frías"0.0

Restaurants in Alar del Rey

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante la Cueva

Cafes in Alar del Rey

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café España
Las Torres

Train Stations in Alar del Rey

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alar del Rey

Gas Stations in Alar del Rey

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronor

Banks in Alar del Rey

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Alar del Rey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Rudis

Stadiums & Teams in Alar del Rey

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alar del Rey

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña Alto Campoo 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Alar del Rey

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgos AirportRGSMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Cillamayor—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de Pisuerga—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villoldo—Small Airport
Aeródromo Fontioso—Small Airport
Base de aviones "La Cerra"—Small Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULM—Small Airport
Cóbreces Airfield—Small Airport
Madrigalejo Del Monte Airfield—Small Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda Airstrip—Small Airport
Villaumbrales UL—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alar del Rey

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Santo Cristo
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
San Miguel Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alar del Rey

What is the population of Alar del Rey?

Alar del Rey has a population of 1,169 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 149.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alar del Rey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alar del Rey?

Alar del Rey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alar del Rey?

There are 89 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Herrera de Pisuerga 2,440 pop · 4.6 mi Aguilar de Campoo 7,280 pop · 9.7 mi Mataporquera 1,323 pop · 16.7 mi Barruelo de Santullán 1,574 pop · 17.1 mi Cervera de Pisuerga 2,699 pop · 17.1 mi Ruesga 1,120 pop · 17.9 mi Melgar de Fernamental 1,932 pop · 18.0 mi Villadiego 1,907 pop · 18.4 mi Sasamón 1,309 pop · 21.7 mi Villaescusa 3,434 pop · 22.2 mi Santibáñez de la Peña 1,365 pop · 23.6 mi Saldaña 2,989 pop · 23.6 mi Reinosa 10,307 pop · 25.1 mi San Martín de Elines 1,258 pop · 25.4 mi
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