Cabeza la Vaca, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Cabeza la Vaca is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 1,242. Elevation: 2,697 ft (822 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,242 Population 6/sq mi density
2,697 ft Elevation 822 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone

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About Cabeza la Vaca

Cabeza la Vaca is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The economy of the municipality is based on agriculture. The surroundings of the area have thousands of evergreen oaks, olive trees, pine trees and leafy scrubland.

People

Population1,242
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Population1,242
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Coordinates38.0833°, -6.4167°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabeza la Vaca

Cabeza la Vaca is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 1,242. The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet (822 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Cabeza la Vaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Area211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.0833°N, 6.4167°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 149 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 146 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 148 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 47 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 49 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 144 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 143 km
Apr 9, 2006 35 km S of Mazagón, Spain M3.9 146 km
Mar 30, 2002 9 km NNE of Espera, Spain M3.9 139 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 37 km
Jul 18, 2003 28 km NNW of Chipiona, Spain M3.8 125 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 5 km
Jun 30, 2007 6 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M3.7 143 km
Mar 27, 2000 26 km S of La Antilla, Spain M3.6 140 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 126 km
Jan 2, 2007 7 km SSW of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M3.6 140 km
Jan 2, 2007 5 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M3.6 141 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 59 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 140 km
Jan 17, 2002 9 km SSW of El Cuervo, Spain M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Cabeza la Vaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cabeza la Vaca

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Infantil Municipal - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria María Inmaculada - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cabeza la Vaca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio rociana - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cabeza la Vaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Zurbarán
Centro de Interpretación "Fray Daniel"
Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza de Tentudía
Centro de Interpretación de la Vía de la Plata
Centro de Interpretación del Monumento Natural de las Cuevas de Fuentes de León
Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural. Cabildo Viejo
Centro de Visitantes Dehesa y Toro Dinastía Bienvenida
Gabinete Geominero y Centro de Interpretación de Aracena
Museo de Artesanía Popular José Navarro Pérez
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre
Museo de la Cabalgata
Museo de la Capea
Museo de Pintura Pérez Guerra
Museo del Cerdo Ibérico y la Dehesa
Museo del Jamón
Museo Etnológico del Aceite
Museo Geológico De Aracena
Museo Martes Santo

Libraries in Cabeza la Vaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Cronista Andrés Bernáldez"0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Cervantes"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabeza la Vaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Fuente de Cantos
Plaza de abastos

Hotels in Cabeza la Vaca

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albergue Municipal

Restaurants in Cabeza la Vaca

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Las Tres Encinas

Monuments in Cabeza la Vaca

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torre del Reloj

Clinics in Cabeza la Vaca

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico

Gas Stations in Cabeza la Vaca

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio San Benito

Banks in Cabeza la Vaca

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caja Rural de Extremadura
Cajalmendralejo
Ibercaja

Gyms in Cabeza la Vaca

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal

Breweries in Cabeza la Vaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Monesterio

Stadiums & Teams in Cabeza la Vaca

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Airports Near Cabeza la Vaca

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seville AirportSVQLarge Airport
Aeródromo Alcalá del Río-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Valverde del Camino-Small Airport
Aeródromo Virgen de La Estrella-Small Airport
Aeroguillena-Small Airport
AeroNiebla-Small Airport
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private Airfield-Small Airport
Beas Airstrip-Small Airport
Cabezas Rubias Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño-Small Airport
El Manantío Airfield-Small Airport
El Molinillo Airfield-Small Airport
El Moral Airstrip-Small Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón Airfield-Small Airport
Monte de Freixial Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Forestal Valdelamusa-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabeza la Vaca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

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 Cabeza la Vaca

What is the population of Cabeza la Vaca?

Cabeza la Vaca has a population of 1,242 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 211.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabeza la Vaca?

Cabeza la Vaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.

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