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Cabezón de la Sal, Spain

Cantabria · Spain

Cabezón de la Sal is a small city in Cantabria, Spain with a population of 8,057. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,057 Population 406/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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People

Population8,057
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density406/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population8,057
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates43.3082°, -4.2357°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCantabria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (904 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Cabezón de la Sal

Cabezón de la Sal is a small city in Spain (Cantabria) with a population of 8,057. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Cabezón de la Sal has a population of 8,057 with a density of 406 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,057
Total Population
406
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
19.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cabezón de la Sal vs Spain Average

The median household income in Cabezón de la Sal is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 612 business establishments.

Income: Cabezón de la Sal vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)612

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cabezón de la Sal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Spain avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates43.3082°N, 4.2357°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 19, 2008.

Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 144 km
May 22, 1997 6 km S of Soto del Barco, Spain M3.8 149 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 56 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 63 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 39 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 70 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 56 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 19 km
May 22, 1997 3 km NNW of Piedras Blancas, Spain M3.3 146 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 43 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 84 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 122 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 68 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 63 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 15 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 118 km
Mar 11, 1995 4 km NE of Pola de Lena, Spain M3.2 127 km
Oct 28, 1996 6 km SSE of Bárzana, Spain M3.2 139 km
May 22, 1997 1 km NE of Soto del Barco, Spain M3.2 150 km
Apr 17, 1990 6 km SE of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.1 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in

Cabezón de la Sal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cabezón de la Sal

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Educación de Personas Adultas Margarita Salas
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Valdáliga
Colegio Concertado Sagrado Corazón
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Valle del Saja
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Foramontanos
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ramón Laza
Escuela Taller de Cabezón de la Sal
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Monte Corona
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Radio Stations near Cabezón de la Sal

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Mix FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Pakito FM blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Argayo music, spoken word MP3 96 kbps
Radio Flow MP3 128 kbps
LA KALLE 88.8 FM AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Cabezón de la Sal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Área de interpretación La herrería de Vielva
Casa Museo de Tudanca
Centro de Interpretación de la Industria de Cantabria José María Quijano
Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural Saja Besaya
Centro de Recursos, Interpretación y Estudios de la Escuela
Centro de visitantes Caminos de la Harina
Cueva El Soplao
Ecomuseo Saja-Nansa
El Capricho de Gaudí
Ferrería de Cades
MitoCasuca de Anievas
Museo Altamira Mitológica
Museo de la Molienda
Museo de la Naturaleza
Museo de la tortura
Museo de La Vijanera
Museo del Barquillero
Museo del Traje Regional
Museo Etnográfico Jose María de Cos
Museo Jesús Otero
Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira
Museo Regina Coeli y convento de las Clarisas
Poblado Cantabro
Sala de Exposiciones

Libraries in Cabezón de la Sal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunitaria "El Toju"0.0
Biblioteca de la Casa de Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Conde de San Diego"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Polanco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabino Teira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Paloma Sainz de la Maza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal (Valdáliga)0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de San Vi0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Guillermo Arce0.0
Bilbioteca municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura de Puente San Miguel0.0
Casa de Cultura y Biblioteca de Puente San Miguel0.0
Centro Cultural "El Espolón"0.0
Centro Cultural y de Comunicaciones0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabezón de la Sal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Torrelavega
Mercado de San Vicente de la Barquera
Mercado municipal de Torrelavega
Mercado Nacional de Ganados Jesús Collado Soto
Mercado Semanal de Los Corrales de Buelna
Mercado Semanal de San Vicente de la Barquera

Hotels in Cabezón de la Sal

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El jardin de Carrejo
Hotel Cose
Hotel El Cruce
Hotel Viar
Posada La Gándara

Restaurants in Cabezón de la Sal

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Restaurante Agora
Casa Segís
El Café
El resbalón
El sol
Hasta el amanecer
La Valentina
Prada a Tope
Restaurante Don Pedro
Restaurante JJ
Restaurante La Hayuela
Restaurante La Riojana

Cafes in Cabezón de la Sal

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avenida
El Paraiso
El Vagón
Mariuca
Vinilo

Monuments in Cabezón de la Sal

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Trovador Masio el de la Hayuela
Encrucijada
Picu de la Torre

Clinics in Cabezón de la Sal

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Cabezón de la Sal
Centro de salud de Udías
Centro de Salud Saja Cabuérniga

Dentists in Cabezón de la Sal

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Sánchez Arias
De la Torre

Veterinaries in Cabezón de la Sal

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria Carmen Calzada

Train Stations in Cabezón de la Sal

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabezón de la Sal
Ontoria
Treceño

Gas Stations in Cabezón de la Sal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Treceño
Repsol

Banks in Cabezón de la Sal

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Cajaviva Caja Rural Cabezón de la Sal
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Breweries in Cabezón de la Sal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Redneck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cabezón de la Sal

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cabezón de la Sal

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña Alto Campoo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cabezón de la Sal

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de PisuergaSmall Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULMSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabezón de la Sal

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla de las Nieves
Capilla de Santiago
Capilla del Amparo
Ermita
Ermita de la Virgen de la Caridad
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Amparo
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Ermita de San Antonio
Ermita de San Bartolomé
Ermita de San Ildefonso
Ermita de San Miguel
Ermita de San Pantaleón
Ermita de San Pedro
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de Santa Lucía
Iglesia de San Bartolomé
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Martín
Iglesia de San Nicolás
Iglesia de San Pedro
Iglesia de San Roque
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor

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 Cabezón de la Sal

What is the population of Cabezón de la Sal?

Cabezón de la Sal has a population of 8,057 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cabezón de la Sal 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 Cabezón de la Sal?

Cabezón de la Sal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cabezón de la Sal?

There are 612 business establishments in the area.

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