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Santa María de Cayón, Spain

Cantabria · Spain

Santa María de Cayón is a small city in Cantabria, Spain with a population of 6,710. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,710 Population 270/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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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About Santa María de Cayón

Santa María de Cayón

Santa María de Cayón is a municipality in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria, northern Spain. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,167 inhabitants.

People

Population6,710
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density270/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population6,710
Population Density270 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates43.3085°, -3.8368°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCantabria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Santa María de Cayón

Santa María de Cayón is a small city in Spain (Cantabria) with a population of 6,710. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Santa María de Cayón has a population of 6,710 with a density of 270 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,710
Total Population
270
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
24.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Santa María de Cayón vs Spain Average

The median household income in Santa María de Cayón is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 510 business establishments.

Income: Santa María de Cayón vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)510

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa María de Cayón

Santa María de Cayón has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.8°C), the coldest is Feb (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.8° 111.4
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 5.7° / 13.9° 95.6
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.8° 92.9
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.1° 97.3
May 15.5°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.5° 75.5
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 14.3° / 21.9° 61.8
Jul 20°C / 68°F 16.3° / 23.8° 54.1
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.7° 57.4
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.1° 90.1
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 12.1° / 20.7° 120.9
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.6° 170.6
Dec 10.7°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.5° 128.6
Santa María de Cayón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Spain avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area24.9 sq mi (64.4 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates43.3085°N, 3.8368°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 2, 2008.

Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 122 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 125 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 70 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 44 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 7 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 38 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 85 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 50 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 52 km
Jan 26, 1993 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain M3.3 139 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 96 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 15 km
Feb 2, 2007 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain M3.2 131 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 32 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 47 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 98 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 148 km
Oct 15, 2000 7 km NNW of Armiñón, Spain M3.1 96 km
Jun 19, 2007 2 km WNW of Aras, Spain M3.1 144 km
Apr 17, 1990 6 km SE of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.1 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Santa María de Cayón has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Santa María de Cayón

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Infantil Las Estrellas
Centro de Educación Infantil
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Lope de Vega
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Gerardo Diego
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Radio Stations near Santa María de Cayón

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Mix FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Cool Coffee chillout+lounge, lounge AAC+ 65 kbps
Pakito FM blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Asón FM 96.4 actualidad, deportes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Argayo music, spoken word MP3 96 kbps
Radio Laredo local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flow MP3 128 kbps
LA KALLE 88.8 FM AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Santa María de Cayón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca de Menéndez Pelayo
Biblioteca Municipal de Santander
Casa Los Indianos
Casa Museo de Menéndez Pelayo
Centro de Arte Faro de Cabo Mayor
Centro de Arte Rupestre de Cantabria
Centro de Documentación de la Imagen de Santander
Centro de Interpretación Casa del Pasiego
Centro de Interpretación de Golf Severiano Ballesteros
Centro de Interpretación de la Historia de la Ciudad
Centro de Interpretación de la Industria de Cantabria José María Quijano
Centro de Interpretación de la Muralla Medieval de Santander
Centro de Interpretación de las Cuevas del Monte del Castillo
Centro de Interpretación de los Antiguos Muelles de Santander
Centro de Interpretación del Camino de Santiago
Centro de Interpretación del Hombre Pez
Centro de Interpretación del Litoral «Vital Alsar»
Centro de interpretación del románico
Centro de Recursos, Interpretación y Estudios de la Escuela
Centro de visitantes Caminos de la Harina
Ecomuseo-Fluviarium de la Montaña y Cuencas Fluviales Pasiegas
El Hombre y La Mar
Faro Santander
MitoCasuca de Anievas
Museo Cántabro del Ferrocarril
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria
Museo de la Real Fábrica de Artillería de La Cavada
Museo de La Vijanera
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria
Museo del Agua
Museo del Deporte
Museo del Marqués de Valdecilla
Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria
Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria
Museo Etnográfico de las Villas Pasiegas
Museo Machichaco
Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
Museo Taurino
Naves de Gamazo
Palacete del Embarcadero
Palacio de Elsedo
Parque Digital de Cantabria
Planetario de la Universidad de Cantabria

Libraries in Santa María de Cayón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo histórico Banco Santander0.0
Biblioteca Alcalde del Rio0.0
Biblioteca Central de Cantabria0.0
Biblioteca Ciencias UC0.0
Biblioteca de la Casa de Cultura0.0
Biblioteca de Penagos0.0
Biblioteca Francisco Llata0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Camargo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de La Cavada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Mortera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Polanco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Santander0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabino Teira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Artigas0.0
Biblioteca municipal Ricardo León0.0
Biblioteca Peñas Arriba0.0
Biblioteca pública José Luis Casado Soto0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Guillermo Arce0.0
Biblioteca Ramón Pelayo0.0
Biblioteca UC - División Interfacultativo0.0
Bibloteca Pública Sainz Viadero0.0
Casa de Cultura de Puente San Miguel0.0
Casa de Cultura y Biblioteca de Puente San Miguel0.0
Centro Cultural Ramón Pelayo0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María de Cayón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lonja de pescado de Santander
Mercadillo de Torrelavega
Mercado de Cazoña
Mercado de La Esperanza
Mercado de México
Mercado de Puerto Chico
Mercado del Este
Mercado municipal de Torrelavega
Mercado Nacional de Ganados Jesús Collado Soto
Mercado semanal de Liérganes
Mercado Semanal de Los Corrales de Buelna
Mercado semanal de Solares

Hotels in Santa María de Cayón

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posada Restaurante Semilla

Restaurants in Santa María de Cayón

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Debiaggi
El Zapato Rojo
La Alquitara
La Fuente Azul
Los Robles
Montaña de Oro
Posada Restaurante Semilla
Restaurante La Granja
Sol & Sombra
The Factory

Cafes in Santa María de Cayón

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kira
Sonrisas

Clinics in Santa María de Cayón

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud Pisueña Cayón

Bus Stations in Santa María de Cayón

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de autobuses de Sarón

Gas Stations in Santa María de Cayón

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Moeve Penagos
Heresa Gasóleos
Repsol

Banks in Santa María de Cayón

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santander
BBVA

Gyms in Santa María de Cayón

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pilates Eva De Pablo

Breweries in Santa María de Cayón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Dougall's
Cerveza La Cierva
Cerveza Smach
Cervezas La Grúa

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María de Cayón

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Santa María de Cayón

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 Santa María de Cayón

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Herrera de PisuergaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de BurebaSmall Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo de OteoSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Fresno de Losa AirstripSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa María de Cayón

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Giraldo
Fundación Obra San Martín
Mutualidad de Futbolistas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María de Cayón

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Francisco y San Agustín
Ermita de San Julián
Ermita de San Lázaro
Ermita de San Miguel de Carceña
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Vicente Martir
Ermita de Santa Lucía
Ermita de Santa María Magdalena
Ermita del Ángel Custodio
Iglesia de San Andrés
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de Santa María
Iglesia de Santa María
Iglesia del Cristo
San Miguel de Carceña

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 María de Cayón

What is the population of Santa María de Cayón?

Santa María de Cayón has a population of 6,710 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Santa María de Cayón 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 María de Cayón?

Santa María de Cayón has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María de Cayón?

There are 510 business establishments in the area.

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