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Zarza la Mayor, Spain

Extremadura · Spain

Zarza la Mayor is a small town in Extremadura, Spain with a population of 1,481. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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1,481 Population 19/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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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 Zarza la Mayor

Zarza la Mayor

Zarza la Mayor is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2018 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,258 inhabitants. This is the most occidental municipality in "Las Vegas de Alagón" region. It is the only municipality in the region that borders with Portugal.

People

Population1,481
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population1,481
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates39.8769°, -6.8621°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceExtremadura
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Zarza la Mayor

Zarza la Mayor is a small town in Spain (Extremadura) with a population of 1,481. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Zarza la Mayor has a population of 1,481 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 77.9 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,481
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
77.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Zarza la Mayor vs Spain Average

The median household income in Zarza la Mayor is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Zarza la Mayor vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zarza la Mayor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Spain avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area77.9 sq mi (201.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates39.8769°N, 6.8621°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 120 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 112 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 141 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 149 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 143 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 115 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 139 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 127 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 143 km
Mar 28, 1996 2 km NW of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal M3.2 138 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal M3.2 127 km
Apr 23, 1997 7 km WSW of Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal M3.2 144 km
Aug 2, 1995 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain M3.1 133 km
Aug 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.1 110 km
May 6, 1998 9 km SSE of Loriga, Portugal M3.0 78 km
Jun 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Olivenza, Spain M3.0 138 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Valverde de Leganés, Spain M2.9 143 km
Jun 25, 1996 10 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M2.9 64 km
Mar 20, 1993 1 km N of Redondo, Portugal M2.9 147 km
Jun 15, 2007 Spain M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Zarza la Mayor has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Zarza la Mayor

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora de Sequeros
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Radio Stations near Zarza la Mayor

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Portalegre (PT) local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio cantinho da senhora da povoa (PT) regional music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zarza la Mayor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Victorino Martín
Museu de Fósseis

Libraries in Zarza la Mayor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "El Rincón de la Sabiduría"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Restaurants in Zarza la Mayor

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complejo Valle Grande
Valle Grande

Monuments in Zarza la Mayor

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz del Calvario
Fuente de la Plazuela
Horno alfarero

Castles in Zarza la Mayor

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Peñafiel

Gas Stations in Zarza la Mayor

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Zarza la Mayor

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo BrancoMedium Airport
Aeroclub CáceresSmall Airport
Aeródromo CoriaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MonfortinhoSmall Airport
Aeródromo el MaílloSmall Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta BrancaSmall Airport
Dragoa AirstripSmall Airport
El Rinconcillo de GuadalupeSmall Airport
Pista do Cabeço da Vaca ULSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do PomboSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarza la Mayor

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de Sequeros
Ermita del Castillo
Ermita del Señor
Iglesia de San Andres
Iglesia de San Juan

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 Zarza la Mayor

What is the population of Zarza la Mayor?

Zarza la Mayor has a population of 1,481 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 77.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Zarza la Mayor 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 Zarza la Mayor?

Zarza la Mayor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

How is the job market in Zarza la Mayor?

There are 113 business establishments in the area.

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