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Santillana, Spain

Cantabria · Spain

Santillana is a small town in Cantabria, Spain with a population of 4,042. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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4,042 Population 311/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
39.6 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 Santillana

Santillana

Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of visitors every year.

People

Population4,042
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density311/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population4,042
Population Density311 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates43.3890°, -4.1084°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCantabria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Santillana

Santillana is a small town in Spain (Cantabria) with a population of 4,042. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Santillana has a population of 4,042 with a density of 311 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,042
Total Population
311
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
13.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Santillana vs Spain Average

The median household income in Santillana is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 307 business establishments.

Income: Santillana vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)307

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santillana

Santillana 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
Santillana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 66°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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Spain avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates43.3890°N, 4.1084°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2008.

Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 145 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 148 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 73 km
Jun 19, 1994 Spain M3.6 31 km
Mar 18, 2000 Spain M3.5 62 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 70 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 31 km
Aug 19, 1997 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain M3.3 76 km
Feb 26, 2007 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain M3.3 119 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 38 km
Mar 11, 1995 4 km NE of Pola de Lena, Spain M3.2 138 km
Sep 6, 1990 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.2 56 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 27 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 82 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 131 km
Oct 15, 2000 7 km NNW of Armiñón, Spain M3.1 119 km
Sep 3, 1997 6 km NW of Zumaia, Spain M3.1 147 km
Apr 17, 1990 6 km SE of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain M3.1 60 km
Apr 17, 1991 14 km N of Zumaia, Spain M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in

Santillana has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Santillana

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santa Juliana
Colegio Público José Saiz López
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Radio Stations near Santillana

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena Mix FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Pakito FM blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Argayo music, spoken word MP3 96 kbps
Radio Flow MP3 128 kbps
LA KALLE 88.8 FM AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Santillana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Los Indianos
Centro de Arte Rupestre de Cantabria
Centro de Interpretación de la Industria de Cantabria José María Quijano
Centro de Interpretación de las Cuevas del Monte del Castillo
Centro de interpretación del románico
Centro de Recursos, Interpretación y Estudios de la Escuela
El Capricho de Gaudí
MitoCasuca de Anievas
Museo Altamira Mitológica
Museo de la Molienda
Museo de la Naturaleza
Museo de la tortura
Museo de La Vijanera
Museo del Barquillero
Museo del Traje Regional
Museo Etnográfico Jose María de Cos
Museo Jesús Otero
Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira
Museo Regina Coeli y convento de las Clarisas
Poblado Cantabro
Sala de Exposiciones

Libraries in Santillana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alcalde del Rio0.0
Biblioteca comunitaria "El Toju"0.0
Biblioteca de la Casa de Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Francisco Llata0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Conde de San Diego"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Mortera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Polanco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabino Teira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Paloma Sainz de la Maza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal (Valdáliga)0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Guillermo Arce0.0
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 "El Espolón"0.0
Centro Cultural y de Comunicaciones0.0

Farmers Markets in Santillana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de Torrelavega
Mercado municipal de Torrelavega
Mercado Nacional de Ganados Jesús Collado Soto
Mercado Semanal de Los Corrales de Buelna

Hotels in Santillana

30 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apartamentos Tarrío
Casa Rural
Casona Los Caballeros
Casona Solar de Hidalgos
Hostería El Pomar
Hotel Altamira
hotel BestPrice Santillana del Mar
Hotel Casa del Marques
Hotel Cuevas
Hotel El Jamón
Hotel Los Infantes
Hotel Museo Santillana
Hotel Puerto Calderón
La Cabaña del Salmón
La Casona de Revolgo
La Casona del Valle
La Fuentona de Santillana
Los Ángeles
Los Hidalgos
Posada
Posada Ansoria
Posada Araceli
Posada El Pescador
Posada las Torres
Posada Mar de Santillana
Posada Santa Juliana
Salldemar
San Marcos
Señorío de Altamira
Zabala

Restaurants in Santillana

42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Cuesta
Bar Cuesta
Bitinia
Bodeguca los Blasones
Cafeteria Restaurante El Jardin
Casa Cossío
Casa Cossío
Casa Miguel
Casa Miguel
Casa Uzquiza
El Bisonte Rojo
El Castillo
El Castillo
El Ojáncano
El Porche
Etnoteca El Canton
Gran Duque
Gran Duque
Hotel Los Infantes
Hotel Museo Santillana
La Batea
La Casona del Valle
La Fragua de Yuso
La Huerta del Indiano
La Plaza
La Tienda
La Viga
La Viga
La villa
Las Sopeñas
Los Blasones
Mesón Descanso Altamira
Mesón El Jamón
Mi Carmelita
Palacio de Mijares
Pasaje de los Nobles
Posada La Gloria
Restaurante La Ermita
Restaurante La Nueva Santuca
Restaurante Plaza Mayor
Santillana
Zabala

Cafes in Santillana

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Serreta
Terraza El Roblón

Zoos in Santillana

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoológico de Santillana del Mar

Clinics in Santillana

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro médico de Santillana del Mar
Consultorio médico de Ubiarco

Train Stations in Santillana

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Pedro de Rudagüera

Bus Stations in Santillana

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses de Santillana del Mar

Gas Stations in Santillana

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moeve
Petronor

Breweries in Santillana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Redneck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Santillana

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Santillana

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 Santillana

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDRMedium Airport
Aeródromo de CillamayorSmall Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Camaleño-Artañin ULMSmall Airport
Cóbreces AirfieldSmall Airport
Prádanos de Ojeda AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santillana

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mutualidad de Futbolistas

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santillana

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern SpainCultural1985

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santillana

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Colegiata de Santillana del Mar
Ermita de la Torre
Ermita de la Virgen de la Guía
Ermita de la Virgen de las Nieves de Las Quintas
Ermita de Nuestra Señora
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación
Ermita de San Bartolomé
Ermita de San Cipriano y San Cornelio
Ermita de San Jorge
Ermita de San José
Ermita de San Juan Bautista
Ermita de San Millán
Ermita de San Pedro
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Roque
Ermita de San Sebastián
Ermita de San Tito
Ermita de Sanjero
Ermita de Santa Justa
Ermita de Santa Lucía
Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen
Iglesia de San Andrés
Iglesia de San Andrés y Santa María
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia de San Ginés de Arles
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de San Pedro
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena
Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santillana

Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Cultural · inscribed 1985
Seventeen decorated caves of the Paleolithic age were inscribed as an extension to the Altamira Cave, inscribed in 1985. The property will now appear on the List as Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The property represents the apogee...

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 Santillana

What is the population of Santillana?

Santillana has a population of 4,042 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Santillana 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 Santillana?

Santillana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santillana?

There are 307 business establishments in the area.

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