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Benquerencia de la Serena, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Benquerencia de la Serena is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 964. Elevation: 2,215 ft (675 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
964 Population 4/sq mi density
2,215 ft Elevation 675 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.8 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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People

Population964
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population964
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Coordinates38.7001°, -5.4951°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Benquerencia de la Serena

Benquerencia de la Serena is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 964. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet (675 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 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Benquerencia de la Serena has a population of 964 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 222.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

964
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
222.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Benquerencia de la Serena vs Spain Average

The median household income in Benquerencia de la Serena is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Benquerencia de la Serena vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Benquerencia de la Serena 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 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area222.1 sq mi (575.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates38.7001°N, 5.4951°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 15, 2007.

Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 139 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 95 km
Jan 24, 2003 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 128 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 138 km
May 6, 1996 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 140 km
Aug 25, 1997 4 km NNE of Pedro Abad, Spain M3.9 120 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 88 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 103 km
May 30, 1994 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain M3.5 128 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 114 km
Jan 23, 1992 4 km ESE of Montoro, Spain M3.4 127 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 98 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 66 km
May 23, 1992 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain M3.3 58 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 119 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 66 km
Aug 15, 1999 10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain M3.2 111 km
Apr 1, 1990 7 km SSE of Constantina, Spain M3.2 100 km
Feb 14, 1996 14 km N of Marmolejo, Spain M3.2 128 km
Jun 26, 1994 5 km S of Marmolejo, Spain M3.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Benquerencia de la Serena has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Benquerencia de la Serena

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
copesal news MP3 56 kbps

Museums in Benquerencia de la Serena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Intepretación de los Humedales
Centro de Interpretación de Cancho Roano
Centro de Interpretación de La Serena
La Posada del Títere
Museo Arte-Naturaleza y Etnográfico
Museo del Aceite
Museo del Alcalde de Zalamea
Museo del Granito
Museo del Turrón

Libraries in Benquerencia de la Serena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Antonio Horrillo Arias"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Bartolomé José Gallardo"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Luis Chamizo"0.0

Farmers Markets in Benquerencia de la Serena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Castles in Benquerencia de la Serena

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Benquerencia de la Serena

Airports Near Benquerencia de la Serena

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Forestal Villaviciosa de Córdoba—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Espiel—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Fuente Obejuna—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Guadalupe—Small Airport
Aeródromo forestal de Herrera del Duque—Small Airport
Aeródromo La Balanzona—Small Airport
Aeródromo Valdetorres—Small Airport
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private Airfield—Small Airport
Don Benito—Small 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 Benquerencia de la Serena

What is the population of Benquerencia de la Serena?

Benquerencia de la Serena has a population of 964 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 222.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Benquerencia de la Serena 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 Benquerencia de la Serena?

Benquerencia de la Serena 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

How is the job market in Benquerencia de la Serena?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Castuera 5,921 pop · 3.4 mi Esparragosa de la Serena 1,118 pop · 6.9 mi Monterrubio de la Serena 2,752 pop · 8.1 mi Zalamea de la Serena 4,273 pop · 9.5 mi Quintana de la Serena 5,242 pop · 10.1 mi Campanario 5,522 pop · 13.1 mi Higuera de la Serena 1,112 pop · 13.8 mi Cabeza del Buey 5,590 pop · 14.9 mi Valle de la Serena 1,472 pop · 16.4 mi La Coronada 2,182 pop · 17.9 mi Belalcázar 3,562 pop · 19.7 mi Orellana la Vieja 3,193 pop · 21.3 mi Peñalsordo 1,379 pop · 22.1 mi La Haba 1,247 pop · 22.4 mi
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