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Palencia, Spain
Castille and León · Spain
Palencia is a mid-size city in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 78,629. Elevation: 2,425 ft (739 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 78,629 |
| Population Density | 1,299 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0096°, -4.5241° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Castille and León |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.7 inches (474 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Palencia
Palencia is a mid-size city in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 78,629. The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet (739 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Palencia vs Spain Average
Income: Palencia vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 376 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 38 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palencia
Palencia has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0096°N, 4.5241°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Palencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Palencia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia RCM - Andravi | College | - | , |
| Campus de la Yutera | University | - | , |
| EFIDES | College | - | , |
| Escuela Superior de Artés Plásticas y Diseño Mariano Timón | College | - | Visit → |
| Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería | University | - | , |
| Seminario menor diocesano San Juan de Ávila | College | - | , |
| Top Formación | College | - | , |
| UNED | University | - | , |
| Universidad Popular de Palencia | University | - | , |
Schools in Palencia
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEI Miguel de Unamuno | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Santa María de Nazaret | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de educación especial Carrechiquilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Divino Maestro | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Victorio Macho | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Virgen de la Calle | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional Camino de la Miranda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Clara de Asís | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Sofía Tartilán (Sección Infantil) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Providencia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ramón Carande y Thovar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Domingo de Guzmán | - | - | - | - |
| EEI Pan y Guindas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Infantil Virgen del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| EEI Cres Sanz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Infantil Infanta Sofía | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Jorge Manrique | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Modesto Lafuente | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Villandrando | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Centro ocupacional Villa San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Hostelería | - | - | - | - |
| Edén | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alonso Berruguete | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Tello Téllez de Meneses | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Jorge Manrique | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Ángel de la Guarda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Maristas Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle Managua | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Trinidad Arroyo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Sofía Tartilán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Filipense Blanca de Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Blas Sierra | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ave María | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Ciudad de Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Juan Mena de la Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Marqués de Santillana | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Padre Claret | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Pan y Guindas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Palencia
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marca Valladolid | deportes | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Palencia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mortal FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Guardo | pop | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Palencia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aula de Abejas El Cerrato | ||||
| Bodega Remigio de Salas Jalón | ||||
| Centro Temático del Palomar | ||||
| Fundación Díaz Caneja (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo) | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Bustos - Fundación Torquemada | ||||
| Museo Catedralicio | ||||
| Museo de arte Narciso Maisterra | ||||
| Museo de Casas Cueva | ||||
| Museo de Farmacia y Medicina de Palencia | ||||
| Museo de Victorio Macho | ||||
| Museo del Agua | ||||
| Museo del Canal de Castilla | ||||
| Museo del Cántaro | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Parroquial | ||||
| Museo Parroquial de Santa Eulalia | ||||
| Museo parroquial de Santa María | ||||
| Museo Teofilo Calzada | ||||
| Palacio de don Pedro I | ||||
| San Pedro Cultural |
Libraries in Palencia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Yutera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Palencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Unamuno | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palencia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo de San Juanillo | |||||
| Mercadillo del Paseo de la Julia | |||||
| Mercadillo del recinto ferial | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos La Castellana | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos La Castellana |
Hotels in Palencia
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palencia
66 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palencia
42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Palencia
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palencia
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Palencia
14 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Palencia
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palencia
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Palencia
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Palencia
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Palencia
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Palencia
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palencia
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palencia
24 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Palencia
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Palencia
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Palencia
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palencia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam’s | ||||
| Alma del Cerrato | ||||
| Bresañ Cerveza Artesanal | ||||
| Cervezas Yesta |
Stadiums & Teams in Palencia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palencia
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid Airport | VLL | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Alcazarén | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Herrera de Pisuerga | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Villoldo | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Fontioso | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo forestal de Mojados | - | Small Airport |
| Base de aviones "La Cerra" | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrascal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Matilla De Los Caños Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prádanos de Ojeda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torozos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villaumbrales UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palencia
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palencia
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Limite | |
| Carmelitas Descalzas Palencia | |
| Catedral de San Antolín | |
| Cofradía del Santo Sepulcro | |
| Convento de las Hermanitas de los Ancianos Desamparados | |
| Cuerpo de Cristo | |
| Ermita de la Virgen de la Soledad | |
| Ermita de Santo Toribio | |
| Iglesia de la Compañía | |
| Iglesia de las Canónigas | |
| Iglesia de María Reina Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Allende El Río | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Bernardo | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San José (Locales Parroquiales) | |
| Iglesia de San Lázaro | |
| Iglesia de San Marcos | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia de San Pablo |
Quick Facts
Around Palencia
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Palencia
19 places within 15 km
- • Arco Ojo de la Virgen
- • Castillo de los Sarmiento
- • La Fresa Azul
- • Albardieles
- • Cincopicos
- • El Castillo
- • El Montón
- • La Junquera
- + 5 more
- • Almacenes ferroviarios
- • Antigua estación del "tren burra"
- • Caserío del Colmenar de la Hiedra
- • Convento de Santa Coloma (Ruinas)
- • Monasterio de Santa Cruz de Ribas
- • Mirador del Valle de San Juan
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palencia
What is the population of Palencia?
Palencia has a population of 78,629 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,299 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Palencia 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 Palencia?
Palencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Palencia?
There are 376 business establishments in the area, including 67 restaurants and food service locations.