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Escalante, Spain

Cantabria · Spain

Escalante is a small town in Cantabria, Spain with a population of 763. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
763 Population 161/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.5 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
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population763
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density161/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population763
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates43.4368°, -3.5135°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCantabria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Escalante

Escalante is a small town in Spain (Cantabria) with a population of 763. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Escalante has a population of 763 with a density of 161 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

763
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Escalante vs Spain Average

The median household income in Escalante is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Escalante vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Escalante

Escalante has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.8°C), the coldest is Feb (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.8° 111.4
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 5.7° / 13.9° 95.6
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.8° 92.9
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.1° 97.3
May 15.5°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.5° 75.5
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 14.3° / 21.9° 61.8
Jul 20°C / 68°F 16.3° / 23.8° 54.1
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.7° 57.4
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.1° 90.1
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 12.1° / 20.7° 120.9
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.6° 170.6
Dec 10.7°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.5° 128.6
Escalante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates43.4368°N, 3.5135°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 2, 2008.

Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 140 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 133 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 98 km
Mar 18, 2002 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain M4.1 137 km
Feb 25, 1996 2 km E of Goñi, Spain M3.9 149 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 137 km
Oct 3, 1999 5 km S of Lesaka, Spain M3.9 149 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 101 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 96 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 64 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 24 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 25 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 114 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 79 km
Apr 28, 2001 4 km WNW of Lesaka, Spain M3.4 144 km
Mar 21, 1994 100 km WNW of Mimizan, France M3.3 135 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 91 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 35 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 32 km
Jan 26, 1993 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain M3.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Escalante has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Escalante

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen de La Cama
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Radio Stations near Escalante

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Mix FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Cool Coffee chillout+lounge, lounge AAC+ 65 kbps
Pakito FM blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Asón FM 96.4 actualidad, deportes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laredo local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flow MP3 128 kbps
LA KALLE 88.8 FM AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Escalante

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de las Mareas
Casa de las Marismas
Centro de Interpretación Casa del Pasiego
Centro de Interpretación de la Historia y Técnicas de Cantería
Centro de Interpretación de los Collados del Asón
Centro de Interpretación del Camino de Santiago
Centro de Interpretación del Hombre Pez
Centro de interpretación del Parque Natural de Armañón
Centro de Tradiciones de Salvador Hedilla
Centro de Visitantes del Parque Natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel
Ecomuseo-Fluviarium de la Montaña y Cuencas Fluviales Pasiegas
Kobenkoba interpretazio zentroa
Molino de Jado
Molino de la Aves
Molino de Santa Olaja
Museo de la Armada
Museo de la Real Fábrica de Artillería de La Cavada
Museo de las Espadas
Museo del Marqués de Valdecilla
Observatorio del Arte de Trasmiera
Último desembarco de Carlos V

Libraries in Escalante

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo histórico Banco Santander0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ampuero0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Argoños0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Cavada0.0
Biblioteca pública José Luis Casado Soto0.0
Biblioteca Ramón Pelayo0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Centro Cultural Ramón Pelayo0.0
Juan Zorrilla de San Martín0.0
Telecentro - Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Escalante

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Laredo
Mercadillo de Noja
Mercadillo Santoña
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado semanal de Liérganes
Mercado semanal de Solares

Hotels in Escalante

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Las Solanas
Hotel San Román de Escalante

Restaurants in Escalante

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Gallos
Pepillo's Pizza
Restaurante San Román de Escalante
Restaurante Sarabia

Cafes in Escalante

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería La Ría
Mesón Blanyfer

Castles in Escalante

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo Montehano

Banks in Escalante

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santander Bank

Breweries in Escalante

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Dougall's
Cerveza La Cierva
Cervezas El Ayla
El Caserío

Stadiums & Teams in Escalante

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Escalante

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilbao AirportBIOLarge Airport
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo de OteoSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Fresno de Losa AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Escalante

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación
Ermita de San Román
Ermita de San Roque
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Escalante

What is the population of Escalante?

Escalante has a population of 763 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Escalante 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 Escalante?

Escalante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

How is the job market in Escalante?

There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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