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Santa Cruz de la Zarza, Spain

Castille-La Mancha · Spain

Santa Cruz de la Zarza is a small town in Castille-La Mancha, Spain with a population of 4,755. Elevation: 2,582 ft (787 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,755 Population 39/sq mi density
2,582 ft Elevation 787 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.2 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Santa Cruz de la Zarza

Santa Cruz de la Zarza

Santa Cruz de la Zarza is a rural Small town and municipality in the province of Toledo, part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha, Spain, located northeast of Mesa de Ocaña and south of the river Tagus.

People

Population4,755
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Population4,755
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Coordinates39.9810°, -3.1879°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCastille-La Mancha
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Santa Cruz de la Zarza

Santa Cruz de la Zarza is a small town in Spain (Castille-La Mancha) with a population of 4,755. The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet (787 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Santa Cruz de la Zarza has a population of 4,755 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 122.1 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,755
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
122.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Santa Cruz de la Zarza vs Spain Average

The median household income in Santa Cruz de la Zarza is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 361 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz de la Zarza vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz de la Zarza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Spain avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Area122.1 sq mi (316.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates39.9810°N, 3.1879°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 112 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 72 km
Jul 25, 1998 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain M4.3 142 km
Jun 7, 2007 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain M4.2 50 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 76 km
Apr 28, 2008 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M4.1 38 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 86 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 76 km
May 30, 1991 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain M3.8 109 km
Feb 23, 2008 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain M3.8 37 km
Feb 10, 2004 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.7 18 km
Aug 12, 2007 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.7 70 km
Jan 19, 2004 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain M3.6 19 km
Aug 13, 2007 9 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.5 74 km
Feb 6, 1994 2 km NNW of Quero, Spain M3.5 50 km
Aug 14, 2001 4 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M3.5 77 km
Jul 25, 1998 7 km SSW of Orihuela del Tremedal, Spain M3.5 140 km
May 6, 2008 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain M3.5 38 km
Jun 8, 2006 16 km WNW of Munera, Spain M3.4 107 km
Aug 12, 2007 8 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M3.4 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Santa Cruz de la Zarza has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Velsinia
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de la Zarza

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Los 40 Urban dance, music MP3 128 kbps
Oldies Radio Time clasic, dance MP3 192 kbps
INFORMA RADIO albacete, almería MP3 128 kbps
Radio Exterior de España international news, news MP3 128 kbps
GTA SA: K-Rose country, videogames MP3
Melodia Para Dos romantic MP3 128 kbps
Onda Aranjuez music, spoken word MP3 48 kbps
Espacio4FM music, spoken word MP3
Perfect Radio Coffeemusic accoustic, coffee MP3
Flow Radio AAC

Museums in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cueva de la Yedra
Museo "Casa Parada"
Museo de la Guerra y Posguerra
Museo de la Piedra
Museo del Vino
Museo del Vino
Museo Municipal Ulpiano Checa

Libraries in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Jacinto Benavente"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Luis Cubero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Padre Rojas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Villatobas0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Venta directa de verdura

Restaurants in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Manolo
Restaurante Santa Cruz

Clinics in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Santa Cruz de la Zarza

Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa La Cosecha
Repsol

Banks in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Caja Rural
Santander Bank

Breweries in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Medina
Los Tintos

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz de la Zarza

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMADLarge Airport
Getafe Air BaseMedium Airport
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos AirportMedium Airport
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air BaseTOJMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AlgodorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de GriñónSmall Airport
Aerodrómo de la CalderinaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la GuardiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de SonsecaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de ValdelagunaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de VillaconejosSmall Airport
Aeródromo LoringSmall Airport
Aeródromo TarancónSmall Airport
La Mancha-Toledo AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillo AirfieldSmall Airport
Ocaña AirfieldSmall Airport
Pozorrubio AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Cruz de la Zarza AirstripSmall Airport
Urda Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de la Zarza

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Juan
Ermita de Santa Lucía
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

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 Santa Cruz de la Zarza

What is the population of Santa Cruz de la Zarza?

Santa Cruz de la Zarza has a population of 4,755 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 122.1 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 Zarza 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 Zarza?

Santa Cruz de la Zarza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz de la Zarza?

There are 361 business establishments in the area.

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