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La Alberca, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

La Alberca is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 1,085. Elevation: 3,455 ft (1,053 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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1,085 Population 448/sq mi density
3,455 ft Elevation 1,053 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
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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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About La Alberca

La Alberca

La Alberca is a municipality in the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. It is the capital of Sierra de Francia Comarca.

People

Population1,085
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density448/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Population1,085
Population Density448 / sq mi
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Coordinates40.4891°, -6.1111°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About La Alberca

La Alberca is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 1,085. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet (1,053 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

La Alberca has a population of 1,085 with a density of 448 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,085
Total Population
448
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

La Alberca vs Spain Average

The median household income in La Alberca is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: La Alberca vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Alberca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Spain avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates40.4891°N, 6.1111°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 14, 2004.

Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 117 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 116 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 127 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 101 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 116 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 118 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 149 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 103 km
Jun 14, 2004 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain M3.5 74 km
May 21, 2001 6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 117 km
Jan 30, 2004 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 119 km
Mar 28, 1996 2 km NW of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal M3.2 111 km
Apr 23, 1997 7 km WSW of Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal M3.2 114 km
Dec 10, 1992 2 km NNW of Favaios, Portugal M3.2 148 km
May 17, 1991 9 km N of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M3.2 145 km
Jun 13, 1997 5 km SSW of Favaios, Portugal M3.2 144 km
Jul 27, 2003 3 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.2 118 km
Aug 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.1 98 km
Jan 22, 2003 2 km SW of Villalcampo, Spain M3.1 113 km
Sep 21, 2003 2 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

La Alberca has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in La Alberca

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Sierra de Francia
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Las Batuecas
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Radio Stations near La Alberca

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ONDA CERO (España) noticias y música AAC 128 kbps
Berea FM 92.1 cristiana, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero (Eventos 1) culture, news UNKNOWN

Museums in La Alberca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Satur Juanela
Centro de Interpretación de la Reserva de la Biosfera
Centro de Interpretación del Castaño
La Bodega Medieval
Museo de las Artesanías
Museo de los Mares Antiguos
Museo del Traje
Museo Etnográfico
Museo etnográfico
Museo-Bodega La Muralla

Libraries in La Alberca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aula Municipal Cultural0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Sebastián Jaráiz"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0

Hotels in La Alberca

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abadía de los Templarios
Hostal El Castillo
Hostal San Blas
Hotel Antiguas Eras
Hotel Doña Teresa
Hotel Las Batuecas

Restaurants in La Alberca

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asador Restaurante La Catedral
Bar-Restaurante 1830
El Balcón de la Plaza
La Abuela Carmen
La Parilla
La Taberna
Mesón La Colmena
Restaurante El Castillo
Restaurante el Encuentro
Restaurante El Soportal
Restaurante Entrevinos
Restaurante La Taberna
Restaurante las Bóvedas
Restaurente Las Batuecas
Resturante-Bar La Cantina de Elías

Cafes in La Alberca

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tetería Singular

Theatres in La Alberca

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal de la Alberca

Clinics in La Alberca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de La Alberca

Dentists in La Alberca

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Jorge Mato

Gas Stations in La Alberca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santiago Hernández

Banks in La Alberca

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caja Rural
Santander Bank
Unicaja Banco

Breweries in La Alberca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Cerex

Stadiums & Teams in La Alberca

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Alberca

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de esquí Sierra de Béjar - La Covatilla 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Alberca

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salamanca AirportSLMMedium Airport
Aeródromo Belvis de MonroySmall Airport
Aeródromo Calzada de ValduncielSmall Airport
Aeródromo CoriaSmall Airport
Aeródromo el MaílloSmall Airport
Aeródromo Navalmoral de la MataSmall Airport
Pueblonuevo de Miramontes AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Alberca

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Antonio
Ermita de San Blas
Ermita del Cristo de los Humillados
Ermita del Humilladero
Iglesida de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

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 La Alberca

What is the population of La Alberca?

La Alberca has a population of 1,085 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 448 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is La Alberca 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 La Alberca?

La Alberca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Alberca?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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