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Ponferrada, Spain
Castille and León · Spain
Ponferrada is a mid-size city in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 68,736. Elevation: 1,703 ft (519 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 68,736 |
| Population Density | 431 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5466°, -6.5962° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Castille and León |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.0 inches (966 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Ponferrada
Ponferrada is a mid-size city in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 68,736. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet (519 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ponferrada vs Spain Average
Income: Ponferrada vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 251 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 32 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Ponferrada
Ponferrada has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (22°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Spain avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 159.4 sq mi (412.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5466°N, 6.5962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Ponferrada has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Ponferrada
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aula UNED Vega de Espinareda | University | — | — |
| Campus de Ponferrada | University | 1996 | Visit → |
| Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional | College | — | Visit → |
| Colegio Mayor La Tebaida | University | — | — |
| Conservatorio Profesional de Música Cristóbal Halffter | College | — | — |
| Mina Escuela del Bierzo | College | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional a Distancia (UNED) | University | — | — |
Schools in Ponferrada
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Navaliegos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Andrés - La Borreca | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Álvaro de Mendaña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Peñalba | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Permanente de Adultos Ramón Carnicer | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diocesano San Ignacio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de la Asunción | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rural Agrupado Alborada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rural Agrupado de Toral de Merayo - Unidad de Santo Tomás de las Ollas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe de Educación Infantil y Primaria Jesús Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Infantil Municipal Mago Chalupa | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Europa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen del Carmen - La Placa | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Virgen de la Encina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Flores del Sil | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educación Infantil San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formación Profesional Específica Mercurio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Compostilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Infantil Camino de Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Valentín García Yebra | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Espíritu Santo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Gil y Carrasco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Campo de la Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Campo de los Judíos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ponferrada
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onda Bierzo | — | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Radio Laciana | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Ponferrada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aula Paleobotánica de Fabero | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Casa Cabreiresa | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Vid y el Vino | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de los Canales Romanos | ||||
| ENE. Museo Nacional de la Energía | ||||
| Escuela del Ayer. La Pizarra Borrada | ||||
| Herrería de Compludo | ||||
| Jardín Romántico del Bierzo | ||||
| La Térmica Cultural | ||||
| Museo Agrícola El Varal | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Cacabelos | ||||
| Museo Bierzo Alto | ||||
| Museo casa minera poblado Diego Pérez | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro de Bembibre | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles | ||||
| Museo de Estatuas de Escontrilla | ||||
| Museo de la Radio | ||||
| Museo de las Cofradías | ||||
| Museo del Bierzo | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo Geológico (Sala Plinii Secundi) | ||||
| Museo MUNIC de Carracedelo | ||||
| Parque de la Minería |
Libraries in Ponferrada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Concejo de Villamartín del Sil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Valentín García Yebra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Bembibre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Fabero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Toreno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Toural dos Vaos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vega de Espinareda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Villafranca del Bierzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Cacabelos Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Nieto | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ponferrada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos |
Hotels in Ponferrada
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ponferrada
81 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ponferrada
47 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ponferrada
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ponferrada
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ponferrada
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ponferrada
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ponferrada
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ponferrada
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ponferrada
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ponferrada
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ponferrada
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ponferrada
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ponferrada
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ponferrada
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ponferrada
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ponferrada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Belecker | ||||
| Cerveza Castreña | ||||
| Old Skull Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Ponferrada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ponferrada
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de Esquí del Morredero | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de esquí de Leitariegos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ponferrada
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bragança Airport | BGC | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Reboira | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo de Astorga | — | Small Airport |
| Rosinos de la Requejada Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ponferrada
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ponferrada
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Las Médulas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponferrada
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Encina | |
| Capilla del Carmen | |
| Convento de las Concepcionistas | |
| Ermita de Otero | |
| Ermita de San Blas y San Roque | |
| Ermita de San Roque | |
| Ermita del Santo Cristo | |
| Iglesia Bautista de Ponferrada | |
| Iglesia Bautista de Ponferrada | |
| Iglesia de Jesús Redentor | |
| Iglesia de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia de San Andrés | |
| Iglesia de San Andrés | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Esteban de Columbrianos | |
| Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola | |
| Iglesia de San José Obrero | |
| Iglesia de San Lorenzo | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro |
Quick Facts
Around Ponferrada
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ponferrada
73 places within 15 km
- • Castro de Borrés
- • Castro de Orellán
- • Castro Ventosa
- • El Castrelín
- • La Edrada
- • Castillo de Ponferrada
- • Castillo de San Blas
- • Castillo Viejo
- • Cueva de San Genadio
- • Alto de Galván
- • Alto de la Pretadura
- • Alto de las Chanas
- • Alto de los Fueyos
- • Alto de los Infiernos
- + 45 more
- • Antiguos Talleres de Renfe
- • Castro Peña del Hombre
- • Edificio Coto Vivaldi
- • Edificio Coto Vivaldi
- • Herrería de Montes
- + 3 more
- • Miradoiro de Santalla
- • Mirador de Camponaraya
- • Mirador de Compostilla
- • Mirador de las compuertas
- • Mirador Senda de los Canteros
- + 1 more
🇪🇸 About Spain
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ponferrada
Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ponferrada
What is the population of Ponferrada?
Ponferrada has a population of 68,736 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 159.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada?
Ponferrada has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.
How is the job market in Ponferrada?
There are 251 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations.