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Degaña, Spain

Asturias · Spain

Degaña is a small town in Asturias, Spain with a population of 1,270. Elevation: 2,782 ft (848 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,270 Population 46/sq mi density
2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
50.2 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Degaña

Degaña

Degaña is a municipality in the autonomous community of the Asturias, Spain. As of 2023, the population stood at 805. It is located in the Cantabrian Mountains, and bordered on the north by Cangas del Narcea, on the south by Castile and León, and on the west by Ibias. Degaña is also the name of one of the three parishes in the municipality, alongside Zarréu and Trabáu. The river Ibias runs through much of the region.

People

Population1,270
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density46/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Population1,270
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Coordinates42.9397°, -6.5694°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceAsturias
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,275 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Degaña

Degaña is a small town in Spain (Asturias) with a population of 1,270. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Degaña has a population of 1,270 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,270
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
27.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Degaña vs Spain Average

The median household income in Degaña is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Degaña vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Degaña experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Spain avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Area27.6 sq mi (71.4 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates42.9397°N, 6.5694°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above Spain avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

May 21, 1997 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain M5.4 51 km
May 21, 1997 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain M5.3 46 km
May 22, 1997 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain M5.1 49 km
Dec 24, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.1 52 km
Nov 29, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.0 52 km
Jun 10, 2006 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain M4.8 57 km
May 23, 1997 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain M4.7 41 km
May 22, 1997 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain M4.5 46 km
Mar 15, 1995 33 km NNE of Cariño, Spain M4.4 147 km
Jul 17, 1998 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain M4.4 50 km
Oct 29, 1996 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain M4.4 77 km
Feb 4, 1997 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.2 52 km
May 22, 1997 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain M4.1 48 km
Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 50 km
Mar 31, 1998 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain M4.1 59 km
May 23, 1997 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 53 km
Feb 3, 1997 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 51 km
May 22, 1997 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain M4.1 49 km
Feb 28, 2008 34 km N of El Franco, Spain M4.1 104 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Degaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Degaña

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Gillón - - - -
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Radio Stations near Degaña

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Onda Bierzo - MP3 120 kbps
Radio Laciana - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Degaña

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aula Paleobotánica de Fabero
Escuela del Ayer. La Pizarra Borrada
Museo casa minera poblado Diego Pérez
Museo del Vino
Museo Etnográfico
Parque de la Minería

Libraries in Degaña

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Concejo de Villamartín del Sil0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Fabero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Páramo del Sil0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Toreno0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vega de Espinareda0.0

Farmers Markets in Degaña

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Recinto Ferial de La Imera

Hotels in Degaña

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apartamentos Casa Martín
Casa Rural "Quei Vitorino"
Hotel La Pista
Hotel Rural Tixileiro

Restaurants in Degaña

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Funsiquín
Hotel Rural Casa Grabelón
Restaurante Tixileiro

Clinics in Degaña

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio de Ventanueva
Consultorio Local de Degaña

Gas Stations in Degaña

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FLOREZ SIERRA,S.L.

Breweries in Degaña

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Skull Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Degaña

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Degaña

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí del Morredero 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Estación de esquí de Leitariegos 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Degaña

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asturias AirportOVDLarge Airport
Aeroclub Arnao UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Curiscada-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Reboira-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo de Astorga-Small Airport
La Morgal Airfield-Small Airport
Villaframil Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Degaña

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Lorenzo
Capiya del Cristu
Ermita de San Antonio
Ermita Virgen de las Nieves
Iglesia de San Luis de Trabado
Iglesia de Santa María de Sisterna
Iglesia de Santiago de Degaña
Ilesia de Santa María
Ilesia de Santa María
Santa María de Gillón

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 Degaña

What is the population of Degaña?

Degaña has a population of 1,270 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Degaña 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 Degaña?

Degaña has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Degaña?

There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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