Oldest Cities in Spain

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Spain

1 San Clemente 54 46.2

2 Mota del Cuervo 54 45.6

3 Valdetorres de Jarama 29 44.9

4 Tossa de Mar 56 44.9

5 Outeiro de Rei 58 44.9

6 Las Navas del Marqués 55 44.9

7 Fisterra 58 44.9

8 San Juan de la Rambla 53 44.9

9 Son Roca 07 44.9

10 El Coronil 51 44.9

11 Doña Mencía 51 44.9

12 Illa de Arousa 58 44.9

13 Cerceda 29 44.9

14 Gójar 51 44.9

15 Ribadavia 58 44.9

16 Sangüesa/Zangoza 32 44.9

17 Almenara 60 44.9

18 Camarma de Esteruelas 29 44.9

19 Porreres 07 44.9

20 Pedrera 51 44.9

21 Castillo de Locubín 51 44.9

22 El Burgo de Osma 55 44.9

23 Medina de Ríoseco 55 44.9

24 Candeleda 55 44.9

25 Villanueva del Trabuco 51 44.9

26 Vedra 58 44.9

27 Ribadumia 58 44.9

28 Algarrobo 51 44.9

29 Añover de Tajo 54 44.9

30 Sant Pol de Mar 56 44.9

31 Cudillero 34 44.9

32 San Ginés de la Jara 31 44.9

33 Navas de San Juan 51 44.9

34 Moià 56 44.9

35 Santa Cristina d'Aro 56 44.9

36 Miño 58 44.9

37 Boalo 29 44.9

38 Port d'Alcúdia 07 44.9

39 Montbau 56 44.9

40 Cacabelos 55 44.9

41 Alcarràs 56 44.9

42 Fabero 55 44.9

43 Mojacar 51 44.9

44 Miguel Esteban 54 44.9

45 Carnota 58 44.9

46 Villafranca de los Caballeros 54 44.9

47 La Poveda 29 44.9

48 Capellades 56 44.9

49 Cala Millor 07 44.9

50 Villanueva del Río y Minas 51 44.9

51 Guijuelo 55 44.9

52 Cardona 56 44.9

53 Tinajo 53 44.9

54 Buenavista del Norte 53 44.9

55 Moral de Calatrava 54 44.9

56 Alameda 51 44.9

57 Quintana de la Serena 57 44.9

58 Beas de Segura 51 44.9

59 Deba 59 44.9

60 Bonares 51 44.9

61 Mondariz 58 44.9

62 Peal de Becerro 51 44.9

63 La Campana 51 44.9

64 Gata de Gorgos 60 44.9

65 Dosrius 56 44.9

66 Renedo 39 44.9

67 Los Villares 51 44.9

68 Lloseta 07 44.9

69 Benejúzar 60 44.9

70 Turís 60 44.9

71 Paterna de Rivera 51 44.9

72 El Altet 60 44.9

73 Alcalá del Valle 51 44.9

74 Olías del Rey 54 44.9

75 Torrejón de la Calzada 29 44.9

76 Magaluf 07 44.9

77 Ares 58 44.9

78 Agramunt 56 44.9

79 Madrid 29 44.9

80 Los Dolores 31 44.9

81 Argamasilla de Calatrava 54 44.9

82 Arafo 53 44.9

83 Talavera La Real 57 44.9

84 Vielha 56 44.9

85 Casariche 51 44.9

86 Can Pastilla 07 44.9

87 Allariz 58 44.9

88 Cuntis 58 44.9

89 Aceuchal 57 44.9

90 Pozo Alcón 51 44.9

91 La Guancha 53 44.9

92 San Ildefonso 55 44.9

93 Villamuriel de Cerrato 55 44.9

94 Pereiro de Aguiar 58 44.9

95 Fuente Obejuna 51 44.9

96 Peñafiel 55 44.9

97 Agaete 53 44.9

98 la Vall d'Hebron 56 44.9

99 Villanueva del Ariscal 51 44.9

100 Bunyola 07 44.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in Spain often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. San Clemente has a median age of 46.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of San Clemente's residents are over 46.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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