Selaya, Spain
Cantabria · Spain
Selaya is a small town in Cantabria, Spain with a population of 1,991. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Selaya
Selaya Fútbol Club is a football team based in Selaya in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1931, the team plays in Tercera Federación – Group 3. The club's home ground is El Castañal, which has a capacity of 2,000 spectators.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,991 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2138°, -3.8056° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Cantabria |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.1 inches (1,045 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Selaya
Selaya is a small town in Spain (Cantabria) with a population of 1,991. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Selaya vs Spain Average
Income: Selaya vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 151 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Selaya
Selaya 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Spain avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 24.9 sq mi (64.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2138°N, 3.8056°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Selaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Selaya
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Concertado Santisima Virgen de Valvanuz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Castañal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Selaya
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 Selaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Menéndez Pelayo | ||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santander | ||||
| Casa Los Indianos | ||||
| Casa Museo de Menéndez Pelayo | ||||
| 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 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 de los Collados del Asón | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación del Embalse del Ebro | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación del Hombre Pez | ||||
| Centro de interpretación del románico | ||||
| Centro de Recursos, Interpretación y Estudios de la Escuela | ||||
| Centro Ornitológico del Embalse del Ebro | ||||
| Ecomuseo-Fluviarium de la Montaña y Cuencas Fluviales Pasiegas | ||||
| Faro Santander | ||||
| MitoCasuca de Anievas | ||||
| Museo Agrícola | ||||
| 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 los Bolos de Puentedey | ||||
| Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria | ||||
| Museo del Agua | ||||
| Museo del Marqués de Valdecilla | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de las Villas Pasiegas | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Sotoscueva | ||||
| Museo Lorenzo Pérez Arenas | ||||
| 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 Selaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo histórico Banco Santander | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Alcalde del Rio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central de Cantabria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Penagos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Llata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Camargo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de La Cavada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Mortera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Polanco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santander | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Gabino Teira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Artigas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Ricardo León | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública José Luis Casado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ramón Pelayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Pública Sainz Viadero | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa del Parque del Monumento Natural de Ojo Guareña | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Ramón Pelayo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Selaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonja de pescado de Santander | |||||
| Mercadillo de Torrelavega | |||||
| Mercado de Cazoña | |||||
| Mercado de La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado de México | |||||
| Mercado del Este | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Torrelavega | |||||
| Mercado Nacional de Ganados Jesús Collado Soto | |||||
| Mercado semanal de Liérganes | |||||
| Mercado semanal de Solares |
Hotels in Selaya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Selaya
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Selaya
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Selaya
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Selaya
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Selaya
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Selaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Dougall's | ||||
| Cerveza La Cierva | ||||
| Cerveza Smach | ||||
| Cervezas La Grúa | ||||
| La Cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Selaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Selaya
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 Selaya
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport | SDR | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Cillamayor | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Herrera de Pisuerga | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de La Vid de Bureba | - | Small Airport |
| Base Aérea Las Navas | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo de Oteo | - | Small Airport |
| Cóbreces Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresno de Losa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Prádanos de Ojeda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Selaya
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Giraldo | ||
| Mutualidad de Futbolistas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Selaya
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de San Millán | |
| Ermita de San Roque | |
| Ermita de Santa Isabel | |
| Ermita del Pilar | |
| Iglesia de San Esteban | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia de San Roque de Riomiera | |
| Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Valvanuz |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Selaya
What is the population of Selaya?
Selaya has a population of 1,991 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 80 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 Selaya 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 Selaya?
Selaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.
How is the job market in Selaya?
There are 151 business establishments in the area.
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