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Mata de Alcántara, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Mata de Alcántara is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 315. Elevation: 1,102 ft (336 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
315 Population 6/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.1 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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People

Population315
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Population315
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Coordinates39.7174°, -6.8183°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Mata de Alcántara

Mata de Alcántara is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 315. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet (336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Mata de Alcántara has a population of 315 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 56.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

315
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
56.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mata de Alcántara vs Spain Average

The median household income in Mata de Alcántara is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Mata de Alcántara vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mata de Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area56.1 sq mi (145.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates39.7174°N, 6.8183°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 136 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 142 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 107 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 130 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 130 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 135 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 133 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 133 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 109 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 134 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 131 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 113 km
Aug 2, 1995 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain M3.1 117 km
Aug 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.1 129 km
May 6, 1998 9 km SSE of Loriga, Portugal M3.0 92 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Olivenza, Spain M3.0 121 km
May 8, 1994 2 km WNW of Alconchel, Spain M3.0 135 km
Jun 25, 1996 10 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M2.9 69 km
Aug 15, 1992 7 km W of Alconchel, Spain M2.9 137 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Valverde de Leganés, Spain M2.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Mata de Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mata de Alcántara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Lorenzo
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Radio Stations near Mata de Alcántara

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Portalegre (PT) local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio cantinho da senhora da povoa (PT) regional music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mata de Alcántara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Gitana

Libraries in Mata de Alcántara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "El Rincón de la Sabiduría"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Mata de Alcántara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Mata de Alcántara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico

Banks in Mata de Alcántara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajalmendralejo

Gyms in Mata de Alcántara

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal

Airports Near Mata de Alcántara

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo BrancoMedium Airport
Aeroclub CáceresSmall Airport
Aeródromo CoriaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MonforteSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MonfortinhoSmall Airport
Aeródromo de RoyanejosSmall Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta BrancaSmall Airport
Dragoa AirstripSmall Airport
El Rinconcillo de GuadalupeSmall Airport
Morante AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista do Cabeço da Vaca ULSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do PomboSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mata de Alcántara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Lorenzo
Iglesia de Santa María de Gracia

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 Mata de Alcántara

What is the population of Mata de Alcántara?

Mata de Alcántara has a population of 315 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 56.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mata de Alcántara 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 Mata de Alcántara?

Mata de Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

How is the job market in Mata de Alcántara?

There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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