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Alcuéscar, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Alcuéscar is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 3,057. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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3,057 Population 39/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Alcuéscar

Alcuéscar is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The town is on the Silver Route branch of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage trail to the burial place of St. James the Apostle.

People

Population3,057
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population3,057
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates39.1809°, -6.2292°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (567 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alcuéscar

Alcuéscar is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 3,057. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alcuéscar has a population of 3,057 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,057
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
79.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alcuéscar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alcuéscar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Alcuéscar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alcuéscar

Alcuéscar has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 12.2° 53.6
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.5° 49.5
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.7° 46.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20° 50.2
May 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.6° 46.3
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.5° 12.4
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 18.7° / 33.8° 4.7
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 18.9° / 33.5° 6.8
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 16° / 28.5° 35.0
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.7° 83.0
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.9° 77.3
Dec 8.6°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.6° 69.0
Alcuéscar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates39.1809°N, 6.2292°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 27, 2010.

Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 122 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 80 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 131 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 145 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 118 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 134 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 87 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 109 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 65 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 134 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 38 km
May 23, 1992 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain M3.3 124 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 111 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 141 km
May 4, 1991 15 km ESE of Aracena, Spain M3.1 148 km
Aug 2, 1995 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain M3.1 100 km
May 8, 1994 2 km WNW of Alconchel, Spain M3.0 105 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Olivenza, Spain M3.0 95 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km W of Berlanga, Spain M3.0 106 km
Oct 19, 1992 5 km N of Belalcázar, Spain M3.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Alcuéscar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Alcuéscar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Santa Lucía del Trampal — — — —
Colegio Doctor Huertas — — — —
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Radio Stations near Alcuéscar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Almendralejo — MP3 96 kbps
Radio Crónicas Folk — MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Portalegre (PT) local music, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alcuéscar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación del Agua del Parque Natural de Cornalvo
Fundacion Vanderlinde

Libraries in Alcuéscar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Botija0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura de Valdesalor0.0

Hotels in Alcuéscar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Grande de Extremadura

Restaurants in Alcuéscar

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alta Cuesta
El Bodegón
Marqués arroces y brasas

Cafes in Alcuéscar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar Los olivos

Monuments in Alcuéscar

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ermita del Calvario y Nuestra Señora de Fátima

Clinics in Alcuéscar

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico

Gas Stations in Alcuéscar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruce de las Herrerías
La Almazara

Banks in Alcuéscar

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Pueyo
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Alcuéscar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alcuéscar

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Badajoz AirportBJZMedium Airport
Aeroclub Cáceres—Small Airport
Aeródromo Belvis de Monroy—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Aldeacentenara—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Royanejos—Small Airport
Aeródromo Navalmoral de la Mata—Small Airport
Aeródromo Valdetorres—Small Airport
Don Benito—Small Airport
El Molinillo Airfield—Small Airport
El Moral Airstrip—Small Airport
El Rinconcillo de Guadalupe—Small Airport
Morante Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Alcuéscar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcuéscar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal
Casa de la Misericordia
Cruz San Juan
Ermita del Calvario y Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

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 Alcuéscar

What is the population of Alcuéscar?

Alcuéscar has a population of 3,057 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alcuéscar 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 Alcuéscar?

Alcuéscar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches.

How is the job market in Alcuéscar?

There are 232 business establishments in the area.

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