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Ruesga, Spain

Castille and León · Spain

Ruesga is a small town in Castille and León, Spain with a population of 1,120. Elevation: 3,425 ft (1,044 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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1,120 Population 8/sq mi density
3,425 ft Elevation 1,044 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Ruesga

Ruesga

Ruesga is a municipality in Cantabria Province, Spain. It includes the following 6 villages: Calseca, Matienzo, Mentera Barruelo, Ogarrio, Riva (capital) and Valle.
As of 2016, a total of 870 people lived in Ruesga.
Its economy is primarily agriculture and forestry; livestock mountain or forestal exploitation of wealth employs 53.1% of the workforce. There were almost 5,000 heads of livestock spread over 198 farms.
The unemployment rate was 14.7%.

People

Population1,120
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Population1,120
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Coordinates42.8641°, -4.5294°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille and León
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Ruesga

Ruesga is a small town in Spain (Castille and León) with a population of 1,120. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet (1,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Ruesga has a population of 1,120 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 149.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,120
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
149.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ruesga vs Spain Average

The median household income in Ruesga is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Ruesga vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ruesga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Spain avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Area149.7 sq mi (387.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates42.8641°N, 4.5294°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Spain avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Oct 12, 1996 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain M4.1 122 km
Sep 30, 2023 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain M4.0 145 km
May 22, 1997 6 km S of Soto del Barco, Spain M3.8 142 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 58 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 29 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 80 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 102 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 28 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 45 km
May 22, 1997 3 km NNW of Piedras Blancas, Spain M3.3 144 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 115 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 75 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 129 km
May 22, 1997 1 km NE of Soto del Barco, Spain M3.2 145 km
Oct 28, 1996 6 km SSE of Bárzana, Spain M3.2 117 km
Mar 11, 1995 4 km NE of Pola de Lena, Spain M3.2 109 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 82 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 93 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 39 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Ruesga has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Ruesga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Argayo music, spoken word MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Ruesga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la naturaleza de Pesaguero
Casa de las Doñas
Casa del Parque Natural Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente del Cobre
Centro de Interpretación de la Minería
Ecomuseo Saja-Nansa
Museo Casa Cantarranas
Museo Etnográfico Piedad Isla
Museo Herminio Revilla

Libraries in Ruesga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0

Hotels in Ruesga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga

Restaurants in Ruesga

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Juanon
La Hornera de Bernardo

Ski Resorts Near Ruesga

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación de Esquí y Montaña Alto Campoo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ruesga

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de PisuergaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de SevaresSmall Airport
Aeródromo de VilloldoSmall Airport
Base de aviones "La Cerra"Small Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULMSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ruesga

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fundación Instituto Spiral Centro Residencial Vañes

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 Ruesga

What is the population of Ruesga?

Ruesga has a population of 1,120 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 149.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ruesga 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 Ruesga?

Ruesga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ruesga?

There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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