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La Ercina, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

La Ercina is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 678. Elevation: 3,638 ft (1,109 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
678 Population 50/sq mi density
3,638 ft Elevation 1,109 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.2 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
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population678
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Population678
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Coordinates42.8135°, -5.2184°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (666 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About La Ercina

La Ercina is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 678. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet (1,109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

La Ercina has a population of 678 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

678
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
13.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

La Ercina vs Spain Average

The median household income in La Ercina is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: La Ercina vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Ercina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Spain avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates42.8135°N, 5.2184°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Jun 10, 2006 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain M4.8 111 km
Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 71 km
Sep 30, 2023 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain M4.0 88 km
Oct 29, 1996 11 km N of Salas, Spain M3.9 116 km
May 22, 1997 8 km SW of Cudillero, Spain M3.8 114 km
May 22, 1997 6 km S of Soto del Barco, Spain M3.8 101 km
Apr 25, 1995 37 km NNW of Luanco, Spain M3.7 138 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 114 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 82 km
May 22, 1997 0 km NE of Salas, Spain M3.7 108 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 131 km
May 22, 1997 8 km ENE of Pola de Allande, Spain M3.5 120 km
May 22, 1997 3 km SW of Cudillero, Spain M3.5 112 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 41 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NNW of Degaña, Spain M3.4 119 km
May 22, 1997 10 km NW of Salas, Spain M3.4 118 km
May 22, 1997 10 km SW of Cudillero, Spain M3.4 113 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 80 km
May 22, 1997 8 km N of Salas, Spain M3.3 114 km
May 22, 1997 3 km NNW of Piedras Blancas, Spain M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest

La Ercina has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near La Ercina

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Universitaria León (320) estudiantes, juanjitos OGG 320 kbps
Radio Universitaria León juanjitos, león OGG 320 kbps

Museums in La Ercina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Campana de concejo
Casa del Humo
Chozo de los Pastores
El Belén de Cerezales
Fundación Cerezales Antonino y Cinia
LanAlión - Ecomuseo de la lana merina trashumante
Museo de la Fauna Salvaje
Museo de la Siderurgia y la Minería de Castilla y León
Museo del Ferroviario
Museo etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico de Villamartín de Don Sancho
Potro de herrar de Barniedo

Libraries in La Ercina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Sabero - Silvino Fernández0.0
Instituto Bíblico Oriental0.0
Telecentro - Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ercina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos

Restaurants in La Ercina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pulpería Restaurante La Única

Train Stations in La Ercina

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ercina

Ski Resorts Near La Ercina

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación Invernal y de Montaña Valgrande-Pajares 0.0 $0
Sector Celleros (Abandonado) 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal y de Montaña San Isidro (Sector Cebolledo y Requejines) 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal y de Montaña San Isidro (Sector Riopinos) 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal Fuentes de Invierno 0.0 $0
Estación Invernal y de Montaña San Isidro (Sector Saliencias) 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Ercina

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
León Int'l AirportLENLarge Airport
Aeródromo de los OterosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de SevaresSmall Airport
Aeródromo de VilloldoSmall Airport
Aerodromo El BustoSmall Airport
Base de aviones "La Cerra"Small Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULMSmall Airport
Chozas de Abajo AirfieldSmall Airport
La Morgal AirfieldSmall Airport
Villamarco ULSmall Airport
Villaumbrales ULSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ercina

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Bartolomé
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel de Oceja de Valdellorma
San Vicente Mártir

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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 La Ercina

What is the population of La Ercina?

La Ercina has a population of 678 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is La Ercina 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 Ercina?

La Ercina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Ercina?

There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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