Cuenca, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Cuenca is a mid-size city in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 52,442. Elevation: 3,087 ft (941 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

52,442 Population 48/sq mi density
3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone

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People

Population52,442
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Population52,442
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates40.0667°, -2.1333°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuenca

Cuenca is a mid-size city in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 52,442. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Climate in Cuenca

Cuenca has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5°C). Average annual precipitation is 496 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5°C / 41°F -0.2° / 10.2° 39.6
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 0.4° / 11.9° 36.1
Mar 9.1°C / 48°F 2.9° / 15.3° 47.1
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F 5.2° / 17.4° 59.8
May 15.5°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.1° 48.7
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.9° 34.3
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 16.4° / 32° 11.6
Aug 24°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.5° 21.3
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 12.3° / 25.9° 40.9
Oct 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.9° 59.3
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.7° 50.4
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.9° 47.3
Cuenca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Spain avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area1,088.8 sq mi (2,820.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates40.0667°N, 2.1333°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 121 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 75 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 108 km
Jul 25, 1998 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain M4.3 65 km
Jun 7, 2007 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain M4.2 80 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 25 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 120 km
Aug 3, 1996 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain M4.0 71 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 82 km
May 30, 1991 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain M3.8 92 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 59 km
Feb 23, 2008 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M3.8 119 km
Aug 12, 2007 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.7 105 km
Feb 10, 2004 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.7 95 km
Aug 3, 1996 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain M3.7 74 km
Jul 23, 2006 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 98 km
Jan 19, 2004 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.6 96 km
Feb 4, 2004 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain M3.6 96 km
Jul 23, 2006 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 98 km
May 6, 2008 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Cuenca has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Cuenca

Institution Type Founded Website
Caseta del Estudiante University - ,
Centro Asociado de la UNED University - ,
Escuela de Arte "Cruz Novillo" de Cuenca College - ,
FUDEN Fundación de Enfermería University - Visit →
Universidad de Castilla La Mancha - Campus de Cuenca University - ,
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha - Campus de Cuenca University - Visit →
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha - Campus de Cuenca University - Visit →
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha - Campus de Cuenca University - ,

Schools in Cuenca

19 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Lorenzo Hervás y Panduro - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Lorenzo Hervás y Panduro - - - -
Colegio Público Fray Luis de León - - - -
Instituto Educación Secundaria Alfonso VIII - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ramón y Cajal - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Paz - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Casablanca - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Hermanos Valdés - - - -
Colegio Público El Carmen - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Fernando Zóbel - - - -
Colegio Público San Julián - - - -
Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional n°1 - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Santiago Grisolía - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Fernando - - - -
Colegio La Milagrosa - - - -
Colegio Público Federico Muelas - - - -
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Isaac Albéniz - - - -
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Pedro Mercedes - - - -
Colegio de la Expectación de las Madres Benedictinas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cuenca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio 65 40s, 50s MP3

Museums in Cuenca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
Centro de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Castilla La Mancha
Centro de Interpretación de la Ruta de los Dinosaurios
Centro de Interpretación de la Ruta de los Dinosaurios
Espacio Museo Gustavo Torner
Museo de Arte Abstracto Español
Museo de Cuenca
Museo de Cuenca
Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla - La Mancha
Museo Etnológico de Cólliga
Museo Fundación Antonio Pérez
Museo Paleontológico de Castilla-La Mancha
Museo Tesoro Catedral Cuenca
Palacio Episcopal

Libraries in Cuenca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Villalba de la Sierra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Villalba de la Sierra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Villalba de la Sierra0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aguirre0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuenca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo

Hotels in Cuenca

25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arévalo
Casa Rural Mirabueno
Exe Cuenca
Hospedería Seminario Conciliar de San Julián
Hostal Calderón
Hostal Cortés
Hostal Gaudí
Hostal La Ribera del Júcar
Hostal Posada Huécar
Hostal Residencia Castilla
Hostal Tabanqueta
Hotel Alfonso VIII
Hotel Convento del Giraldo
Hotel Cueva del Fraile
Hotel Francabel
Hotel LB Villa de Cuenca
Hotel Leonor de Aquitania
Hotel Pedro Torres
Hotel Plaza
Hotel RC Ramón y Cajal
Hotel Torremangana
NH Ciudad de Cuenca
Palacio de Boadilla
Parador Nacional de Cuenca
Posada de San José

Restaurants in Cuenca

67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

100 Montaditos
Alquimia
Asador de Antonio
Bar Beny
Bar Castillo
Bar Restaurante Avenida
Bar Restaurante Susi
BIÉRE
Brasería Galilea
Cafetería Restaurante La Ruta
Casa Colgadas
Casa de la Sirena
El Bodegón
El Coto de San Juan
El gargantua
El Mesón
el panoramico
El Punto de Encuentro
El Rincón de Teófilo
El Rincón Valenciano
El Secreto De la Catedral
El Torreón
Figón del Huécar
Foster's Hollywood
Gastrobar La Esencia
Grotte del Huécar
Kadon
La Lola
La Noguera
La Ponderosa
La siesta
La Taberna del Torero
La Tabernilla
La Venta
Las Brasas
Los Arcos
Los Doss
Mangana
María Morena
Marlo
Mesón Darling
Mesón El Caserío
Mesón El Tormo
Mesón Fidel
Mesón José
Mesón Rodríguez
Miguel barrica
Olea Comedor
Piccolo
Piola
Posada de los Tintes
Posada de San José
Posada de San Julián
Qu4tro Sabores
Raff
Raff San Pedro
Recreo Peral
Restaurante Chino
Restaurante el Sauce
Restaurante La Pérgola Cuenca
Restaurante La Viña
Sala Cinco
Salón de Bodas "La Playa"
San Juan Plaza Mayor
San Nicolas
Savbia
Tomates Verdes Fritos

Cafes in Cuenca

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Central
Café Hispano
Cafetería IES Fernando Zobel
Cafetería la Rotonda
Cafetería San Antón
El Puchero
El Rincón del Té
Kardia
La Antigua
La Blonda
La Churrería
Lantigua
Marisqueria Cafeteria Joni
Medieval
MeLatte
Moka
Monet
Princesa

Cinemas in Cuenca

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Multicines Cuenca
Odeon Multicines
Odeon Multicines

Theatres in Cuenca

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro-Auditorio de Cuenca

Monuments in Cuenca

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arco Plaza del Trabuco
Casa-Palacio de los Clemente de Aróstegui
Tropas Caidas en Africa

Clinics in Cuenca

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atención Primaria San Fernando
Centro de Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Salud "Cuenca I"
Centro de Salud Cuenca II
Centro de Salud Cuenca IV
Consultorio Local Fuente del Oro
Consultorio Médico Casco Antiguo
Neurodiversa

Dentists in Cuenca

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Radiologia Dental Cuenca
Clinica Dental Gil
Dayma odontógos
Vitaldent

Veterinaries in Cuenca

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria San Francisco
ES #3036688836
La Mezquita Clínica Veterinaria
Zarpa

Train Stations in Cuenca

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cuenca-Fernando Zóbel

Bus Stations in Cuenca

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de autobuses de Cuenca

Gas Stations in Cuenca

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
ES #914018932
Estación de Servicio Carrefour Cuenca
Galp
Galp
Gasolinera Alcampo
HERMANOS NUÑO, S.L.
Moeve
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Cuenca

22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankinter
BBVA
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Caixabank
Caixabank
Caixabank
Cajamar
Global Caja
Globalcaja
Globalcaja
Ibercaja
Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco
Unicaja Banco

Shopping Malls in Cuenca

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Alcampo
Centro Comercial El Mirador

Gyms in Cuenca

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Lao Jia
Sun Sport
Vitae
Wu Tao

Breweries in Cuenca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dawat
Torito Guapo

Stadiums & Teams in Cuenca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cuenca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beteta Airfield-Small Airport
Campillos Airfield-Small Airport
Campo de Aviación de Peralveche-Small Airport
Sotos Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cuenca

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos
Correos Express
Oficina de Correos

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cuenca

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cuenca
Historic Walled Town of CuencaCultural1996

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuenca

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Santa María y San Julián
Catedral de Santa María y San Julián
Centro Evangelístico Casa de Dios
Convento de las Esclavas
Convento de San Felipe Neri
Convento de San Pedro de las Justinianas
Ermita de la Virgen del Vadillo
Ermita de San Antonio
Ermita de San Isidro
Ermita de San Juan de la Ribera
Ermita de San Julián "El Tranquilo"
Iglesia de la Merced
Iglesia de la Virgen de la Luz
Iglesia de los Santos Justo y Pastor
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Iglesia de San Andrés
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Gil
Iglesia de San José Obrero
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari
Iglesia de San Pedro
Iglesia de Santa Cruz
Iglesia del Salvador
Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo del Amparo
Iglesia parroquial
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Iglesia San Julián
Panteón de los Marqueses de la Cuba
Parroquia de San Fernando
Parroquia de San Román
Parroquia de Santa Ana
Salón del Reino
Santuario de las Angustias

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Cuenca

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cuenca.

Name Year Description
Cuenca (ecuador) 2008 0020 hours GMT I saw a white bright pinpoint light brigher than Jupiter travelling South to North 2.5 faster than a satellite&#44
Cuenca (eof&#44 in the high andes mts) (ecuador) 1996 In auto driving thru Cajas Nat. Pk&#44 10&#44000ft/ Suddenly extremely bright light flashed across the road just a few yards high and dissaap

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cuenca

Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
Cultural · inscribed 1996
Built by the Moors in a defensive position at the heart of the Caliphate of Cordoba, Cuenca is an unusually well-preserved medieval fortified city. Conquered by the Castilians in the 12th century, it became a royal town and bishopric endowed with important bui...
Cuenca
· inscribed 0

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 Cuenca

What is the population of Cuenca?

Cuenca has a population of 52,442 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 1,088.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuenca?

Cuenca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

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