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Alcántara, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Alcántara is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 1,713. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,713 Population 31/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.8 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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Full City Profile

People

Population1,713
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population1,713
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates39.7190°, -6.8838°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcántara

Alcántara is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 1,713. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcántara has a population of 1,713 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 56.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,713
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
56.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcántara vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcántara is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 130 business establishments.

Income: Alcántara vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area56.1 sq mi (145.3 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates39.7190°N, 6.8838°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 138 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 104 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 139 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 126 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 129 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 132 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 150 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 133 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 131 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 149 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 112 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 137 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 110 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 128 km
Aug 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.1 127 km
Aug 2, 1995 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain M3.1 116 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Olivenza, Spain M3.0 120 km
May 6, 1995 11 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M3.0 148 km
May 6, 1998 9 km SSE of Loriga, Portugal M3.0 87 km
May 8, 1994 2 km WNW of Alconchel, Spain M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Alcántara

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sailing School Navegantes Amigos del Tajo - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Miguel Primo de Rivera - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria San Pedro de Alcántara - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alcántara

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Portalegre (PT) local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio cantinho da senhora da povoa (PT) regional music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alcántara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Gitana

Libraries in Alcántara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "El Rincón de la Sabiduría"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Alcántara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Alcántara

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedería Conventual de Alcántara
Hostal Kantara Al-Saif
Hotel Apartamento Kantara Al-Saif

Restaurants in Alcántara

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Al Saif
Restaurante Gran Maestre
Restaurante Hospedería Conventual de Alcántara
Restaurante JJ

Cafes in Alcántara

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Buensol
Bar Hilario
Bar Kantara Al-Saif
Bar La Psicina
Bar Lisboa
Bar Potombo

Monuments in Alcántara

12 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Bernardo Aldana
Convento de San Bartolomé
Ermita de la Virgen de los Hitos
Ermita de las Angustias
Ermita de los Remedios
Ermita de San Antonio
Fuente del Pilar
Humilladero
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
Iglesia de Santiago
Iglesia Santa María de Almocóvar
Templo Romano

Castles in Alcántara

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torre del Oro

Clinics in Alcántara

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Alcántara

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iberdoex Alcántara

Banks in Alcántara

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Extremadura
Unicaja Banco

Airports Near Alcántara

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco-Medium Airport
Aeroclub Cáceres-Small Airport
Aeródromo Coria-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Monforte-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Monfortinho-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Royanejos-Small Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta Branca-Small Airport
Dragoa Airstrip-Small Airport
El Rinconcillo de Guadalupe-Small Airport
Morante Airfield-Small Airport
Pista do Cabeço da Vaca UL-Small Airport
Pista do Monte do Pombo-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcántara

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de los Hitos
Ermita de los Remedios
Ermita de San Antonio
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
Iglesia Santa María de Almocóvar

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 Alcántara

What is the population of Alcántara?

Alcántara has a population of 1,713 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 56.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcántara 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 Alcántara?

Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in Alcántara?

There are 130 business establishments in the area.

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