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Arcos de la Polvorosa, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Arcos de la Polvorosa is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 274. Elevation: 2,306 ft (703 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
274 Population 37/sq mi density
2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
17.9 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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People

Population274
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density37/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Population274
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Coordinates41.9439°, -5.6973°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (453 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Arcos de la Polvorosa

Arcos de la Polvorosa is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 274. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet (703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Arcos de la Polvorosa has a population of 274 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

274
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Arcos de la Polvorosa vs Spain Average

The median household income in Arcos de la Polvorosa is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Arcos de la Polvorosa vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arcos de la Polvorosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates41.9439°N, 5.6973°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Jun 10, 2006 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain M4.8 84 km
Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 52 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 52 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 122 km
Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 131 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 129 km
Sep 30, 2023 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain M4.0 104 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 51 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 52 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 144 km
Jun 14, 2004 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain M3.5 96 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 140 km
Oct 3, 2002 6 km SSE of Petín, Spain M3.4 123 km
May 21, 2001 6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 51 km
Jan 30, 2004 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 50 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NNW of Degaña, Spain M3.4 146 km
Jul 10, 1994 7 km SSE of Montederramo, Spain M3.4 148 km
Jul 2, 1997 9 km S of San Román, Spain M3.3 147 km
Apr 23, 1997 7 km WSW of Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal M3.2 149 km
Jul 26, 2001 13 km S of Becerreá, Spain M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Arcos de la Polvorosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Arcos de la Polvorosa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ONDA ZAMORA pop AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Arcos de la Polvorosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula arqueológica
Casa del parque «El palomar»
Centro de interpretación de los ríos
Centro de Interpretación del Císter
Museo Grand Central

Libraries in Arcos de la Polvorosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Arcos de la Polvorosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arcos de la Polvorosa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
León Int'l AirportLENLarge Airport
Aeródromo de los OterosSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Navianos de ValverdeSmall Airport
Aerodromo El BustoSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo de AstorgaSmall Airport
Chozas de Abajo AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Torres de AlisteSmall Airport
Villamarco ULSmall Airport

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 Arcos de la Polvorosa

What is the population of Arcos de la Polvorosa?

Arcos de la Polvorosa has a population of 274 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Arcos de la Polvorosa 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 Arcos de la Polvorosa?

Arcos de la Polvorosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arcos de la Polvorosa?

There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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