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Palacios de la Sierra, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Palacios de la Sierra is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 875. Elevation: 3,491 ft (1,064 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
875 Population 91/sq mi density
3,491 ft Elevation 1,064 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
19.9 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

Population875
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density91/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Population875
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Coordinates41.9639°, -3.1279°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Palacios de la Sierra

Palacios de la Sierra is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 875. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet (1,064 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Palacios de la Sierra has a population of 875 with a density of 91 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

875
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
9.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Palacios de la Sierra vs Spain Average

The median household income in Palacios de la Sierra is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Palacios de la Sierra vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palacios de la Sierra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Spain avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates41.9639°N, 3.1279°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Spain avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 20, 2013.

Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 139 km
Apr 13, 1994 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain M4.4 34 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 148 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 143 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 148 km
Mar 18, 2002 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain M4.1 150 km
Feb 25, 1996 2 km E of Goñi, Spain M3.9 143 km
Nov 10, 2002 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain M3.9 149 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 124 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 120 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 142 km
May 31, 2002 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain M3.5 47 km
Nov 7, 2002 2 km ENE of Unzué, Spain M3.4 148 km
Apr 11, 2007 1 km ESE of Galar, Spain M3.4 148 km
Mar 3, 2004 4 km SE of Fitero, Spain M3.4 108 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain M3.3 40 km
Jul 7, 1990 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain M3.3 135 km
Jan 24, 1992 0 km N of Riba de Saelices, Spain M3.3 135 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 139 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Palacios de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Palacios de la Sierra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria C.R.A. Sierra de Pinares
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Museums in Palacios de la Sierra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bosque Mágico
Casa de la Madera
Casa del Parque del Cañón del Río Lobos
Centro de Interpretación de Clunia
Centro de Visitantes del Árbol Fósil
Centro de visitantes Necrópolis del Alto Arlanza
Museo de Dinosaurios
Museo de la trasumancia de Neila
Museo de las Ferrerías
Museo Enológico de Alcubilla
Sala municipal de exposiciones

Libraries in Palacios de la Sierra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Telecentro0.0

Farmers Markets in Palacios de la Sierra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Abastos

Hotels in Palacios de la Sierra

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Sierra
Villarreal

Restaurants in Palacios de la Sierra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Sierra
Villarreal

Cafes in Palacios de la Sierra

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villarreal

Theatres in Palacios de la Sierra

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salón del ayuntamiento

Clinics in Palacios de la Sierra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico de Palacios de la Sierra

Gas Stations in Palacios de la Sierra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hermanos Olalla

Banks in Palacios de la Sierra

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Cajaviva Caja Rural Palacios de la Sierra

Stadiums & Teams in Palacios de la Sierra

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Ski Resorts Near Palacios de la Sierra

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Punto de Nieve Santa Inés 0.0 $0
Estación de Esquí Valle del Sol 0.0 $0
Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray 0.0 $0

Airports Near Palacios de la Sierra

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgos AirportRGSMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de BurebaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San TorcuatoSmall Airport
Aeródromo FontiosoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Forestal "La Fonfría"Small Airport
Base de Bomberos del AmogableSmall Airport
Garray AirfieldSmall Airport
La Nava - Corral De Ayllón AirfieldSmall Airport
Madrigalejo Del Monte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sotillo de la AndradaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palacios de la Sierra

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Sebastián
Ermita del Arroyal
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia

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 Palacios de la Sierra

What is the population of Palacios de la Sierra?

Palacios de la Sierra has a population of 875 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Palacios de la Sierra 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 Palacios de la Sierra?

Palacios de la Sierra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Palacios de la Sierra?

There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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