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Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
Canary Islands · Spain
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 15,674. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 15,674 |
| Population Density | 899 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.6835°, -17.7642° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Canary Islands |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.3 inches (414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Santa Cruz de la Palma
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 15,674. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.
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Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Santa Cruz de la Palma vs Spain Average
Income: Santa Cruz de la Palma vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,191 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma
Santa Cruz de la Palma has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Feb (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 331 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6835°N, 17.7642°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 80 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 14 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 109 km |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Santa Cruz de la Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Santa Cruz de la Palma
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Luis Cobiella Cuevas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Infantil San Miguel Arcángel | — | — | — | — |
| CEP El Roque | — | — | — | — |
| Residencia Escolar San José | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Virgen de Las Nieves | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santo Domingo de Guzmán | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Benahoare | — | — | — | — |
| CEPA Guayafanta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Gabriel Duque Acosta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Anselmo Pérez de Brito | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alonso Pérez Díaz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de la Palma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Santa Cruz de la Palma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benehauno - Centro de interpretación de petroglifos | ||||
| Casa Luján | ||||
| Casa Museo del Vino | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Bajada de la Virgen | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes del Parque Arqueológico de El Tendal | ||||
| Destilerías Aldea | ||||
| El Museo de la Educación “Germán González González” | ||||
| espacio de arte | ||||
| Las Hilanderas Museo de Seda | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Benahorita | ||||
| Museo Camarin de la Virgen de las Nieves | ||||
| Museo Casa Roja | ||||
| Museo de Interpretación del Gofio (MIGO) | ||||
| Museo de la Fiesta de las Cruces | ||||
| Museo del Mojo | ||||
| Museo del Platano | ||||
| Museo del Puro Palmero | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo Insular de Bellas Artes, Ciencias Naturales y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo Naval (Barco) | ||||
| Parque Arqueologico de Belmaco | ||||
| Urcéolo | ||||
| Volcanic Caves Interpretation Center "Caños de Fuego" |
Libraries in Santa Cruz de la Palma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Internacional en Lengua Alemana BILA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alonso Pérez Díaz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Barlovento | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Teatro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Real Sociedad Cosmológica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal de Puntagorda | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Juan Régulo Pérez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de la Palma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromercado de Breña Alta | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artensanal | |||||
| Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artesanal El Paso | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal de Puntallana | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma | |||||
| Plaza de Sotomayor |
Hotels in Santa Cruz de la Palma
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz de la Palma
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz de la Palma
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Cruz de la Palma
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Cruz de la Palma
6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Santa Cruz de la Palma
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz de la Palma
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Cruz de la Palma
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de la Palma
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz de la Palma
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Cruz de la Palma
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Cruz de la Palma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Verde |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de la Palma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz de la Palma
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Palma Airport | SPC | Medium Airport |
| La Gomera Airport | GMZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Alzheimer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de la Palma
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de La Luz | |
| Ermita Nuestra Señora de la Concepción | |
| Ermita San Sebastián | |
| Iglesia de El Salvador | |
| Iglesia de Mirca | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia Doctrina Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Bautista | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Vida y Esperanza | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación | |
| Santo Cristo del Planto | |
| Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves | |
| Templo de San Francisco |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz de la Palma?
Santa Cruz de la Palma has a population of 15,674 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 899 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Santa Cruz de la Palma 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 Santa Cruz de la Palma?
Santa Cruz de la Palma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.
How is the job market in Santa Cruz de la Palma?
There are 1,191 business establishments in the area.