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Motilla del Palancar, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Motilla del Palancar is a small city in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 5,607. Elevation: 2,776 ft (846 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,607 Population 224/sq mi density
2,776 ft Elevation 846 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
17.2 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Motilla del Palancar

Motilla del Palancar

Motilla del Palancar is a municipality in Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It has a population of 6,119.

People

Population5,607
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density224/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Population5,607
Population Density224 / sq mi
Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Coordinates39.5667°, -1.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age41.8 years

About Motilla del Palancar

Motilla del Palancar is a small city in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 5,607. The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet (846 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Motilla del Palancar has a population of 5,607 with a density of 224 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,607
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above Spain avg
25.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Motilla del Palancar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Motilla del Palancar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 426 business establishments.

Income: Motilla del Palancar vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)426

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Motilla del Palancar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Spain avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,776 ft (846 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.7 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates39.5667°N, 1.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 88 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 74 km
Jul 25, 1998 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain M4.3 110 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 98 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 83 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 113 km
Jun 7, 2007 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain M4.2 131 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 136 km
Aug 3, 1996 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain M4.0 106 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 139 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 59 km
May 30, 1991 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain M3.8 52 km
Feb 23, 2008 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M3.8 135 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 49 km
Aug 12, 2007 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.7 95 km
Aug 3, 1996 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain M3.7 104 km
Feb 10, 2004 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.7 116 km
Feb 4, 2004 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain M3.6 134 km
Jan 19, 2004 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.6 117 km
Jul 23, 2006 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Motilla del Palancar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Motilla del Palancar

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil San Gil Abad
Colegio Público San Gil Abad
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Jorge Manrique
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Radio Stations near Motilla del Palancar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Roda local radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Motilla del Palancar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Etnográfico de Campillo de Altobuey
Museo Miguel Ourvantzoff

Libraries in Motilla del Palancar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Hotels in Motilla del Palancar

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Restaurante Cuenca
Hotel del Sol
Hotel Restaurante Seto
Hotel Restaurante Seto del Palancar
Hotel Setos

Restaurants in Motilla del Palancar

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurante Seto del Palancar
Restaurante Autoservicio Nuevo Muelas

Monuments in Motilla del Palancar

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calvario
Emblema Parque Carrascal
Molinillo
Molino

Bus Stations in Motilla del Palancar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #840564455

Gas Stations in Motilla del Palancar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Gaviota
Repsol
Repsol
Sociedad Cooperativa La Inmaculada Concepción

Stadiums & Teams in Motilla del Palancar

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Airports Near Motilla del Palancar

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseABCMedium Airport
Aeródromo BenagéberSmall Airport
Aeródromo forestal de AdemuzSmall Airport
Campillos AirfieldSmall Airport
Casas de Juan Gil AirfieldSmall Airport
Casas de los Pinos AirfieldSmall Airport
FuenterroblesSmall Airport
La Gineta ULMSmall Airport
Sotos AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinajeros AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Motilla del Palancar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Inmaculada Concepción
Ermita de San Cristóbal
Parroquia de San Gil Abad

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 Motilla del Palancar

What is the population of Motilla del Palancar?

Motilla del Palancar has a population of 5,607 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 224 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Motilla del Palancar 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 Motilla del Palancar?

Motilla del Palancar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

How is the job market in Motilla del Palancar?

There are 426 business establishments in the area.

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