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Palomas, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Palomas is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 731. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
731 Population 5/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.1 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
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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People

Population731
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population731
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates38.6928°, -6.1349°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Palomas

Palomas is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 731. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Palomas has a population of 731 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 142.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

731
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
142.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Palomas vs Spain Average

The median household income in Palomas is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Palomas vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area142.7 sq mi (369.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates38.6928°N, 6.1349°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 27, 2010.

Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 116 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 42 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 131 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 76 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 68 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 131 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 59 km
Jan 24, 1997 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain M3.4 59 km
Jan 22, 1990 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain M3.3 84 km
Dec 22, 1994 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain M3.3 14 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 19 km
May 23, 1992 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain M3.3 73 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 113 km
Apr 1, 1990 7 km SSE of Constantina, Spain M3.2 110 km
Aug 15, 1999 10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain M3.2 112 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 144 km
May 4, 1991 15 km ESE of Aracena, Spain M3.1 95 km
Aug 2, 1995 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain M3.1 94 km
Jun 29, 1998 8 km ESE of Villanueva de las Cruces, Spain M3.1 141 km
Jul 8, 1994 7 km NE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M3.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Palomas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora del Socorro
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Radio Stations near Palomas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Almendralejo MP3 96 kbps
Radio Crónicas Folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación de la Vida Tradicional
Centro de Interpretación del Circo Romano
Museo Abierto de Mérida
Museo del Arte Visigodo
Museo Municipal
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano

Libraries in Palomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Juan Pablo Forner0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Alange0.0
Biblioteca Pública del Estado Jesús Delgado Valhondo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Aniceto Samino León"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Virgilio Gutiérrez"0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Museo de Geología de Extremadura0.0

Farmers Markets in Palomas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Calatrava

Monuments in Palomas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavadero Municipal
Puente Medieval

Clinics in Palomas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Médico

Breweries in Palomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecera Libre

Stadiums & Teams in Palomas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palomas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Badajoz AirportBJZMedium Airport
Aeroclub CáceresSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Fuente ObejunaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de RoyanejosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ValdetorresSmall Airport
Aeródromo Virgen de La EstrellaSmall Airport
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Don BenitoSmall Airport
El Molinillo AirfieldSmall Airport
El Moral AirstripSmall Airport
Morante AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palomas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora 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 Palomas

What is the population of Palomas?

Palomas has a population of 731 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 142.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Palomas 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 Palomas?

Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Palomas?

There are 56 business establishments in the area.

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