Living in Alcalá de los Gazules
In Alcalá de los Gazules, rent averages €3.90 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 8.7% (2026).
Gigabit broadband availability was 87.7% in June 2025. Alcalá de los Gazules had a population of 5,230 at the start of 2025.
Cheaper rent than 76% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 92% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 93% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Alcalá de los Gazules?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Alcalá de los Gazules?
Average net cold rent is 3.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 3.9 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre4Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan3Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 3,405 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 2,091 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 1,311 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 3.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official |
Is Alcalá de los Gazules a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 234 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.9 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 8.7% in June 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The unemployment rate is 8.7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202624
Alcalá de los Gazules 8.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 87.67 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official |
| People in employment | 1,731 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,796 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202624Independent |
What does a salary buy in Alcalá de los Gazules?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €1,463 |
| Rent, 60 m²€3.90/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €234 |
| Internet€20 · official · DIGI 300 Mbps fibre · 2026-09-30 | − €20 |
| Mobile plan€12 · official · DIGI 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €12 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,197 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alcalá de los Gazules. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alcalá de los Gazules. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 4,750 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was XRY, 43.5 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alcalá de los Gazules. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas — public language education network — State Language Course
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports / autonomous education authorities
For adult language learners, residents.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency5
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Alcalá de los Gazules 6.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 6 µg/m³country median 8.7 | 31 Dec 2024 | European Environment Agency5Official |
| Climate Monthly Extreme High C | Jan 21.98 · Feb 24.14 · Mar 29.42 · Apr 31.8 · May 38.23 · Jun 39.2 · Jul 42.21 · Aug 43.42 · Sep 42.69 · Oct 34.23 · Nov 28.98 · Dec 22.88 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official |
| Climate Monthly Extreme Low C | Jan -3.45 · Feb -3.53 · Mar -0.74 · Apr 3.32 · May 5.74 · Jun 10.21 · Jul 14.27 · Aug 15.09 · Sep 12.33 · Oct 4.07 · Nov 0.75 · Dec -1.22 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 10.17 · Feb 10.84 · Mar 12.88 · Apr 15.06 · May 18.44 · Jun 22.61 · Jul 25.62 · Aug 25.96 · Sep 22.62 · Oct 18.89 · Nov 13.76 · Dec 11.27 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official |
Annual PM2.5 was 6.0 in 2021 and 6.0 in 2024.
Population and city profile
How many people live in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The published population was 5,230 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6
By nationality
National passport97.1%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 478.9 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es17Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 2.94 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)7Official |
| Foreign residents | 154 people | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)7Official |
| Population Female | 2,533 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population Male | 2,672 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 5,230 people | 1 Jan 2025 | INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6Official |
International community in Alcalá de los Gazules
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 5,255 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 5,125 | 97.5% |
| Rent of Europe | 31 | 0.6% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 27 | 0.5% |
| Africa | 23 | 0.4% |
| South America | 20 | 0.4% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 15 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 12 | 0.2% |
| North America | 1 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 5,255 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 5,152 | 98.0% |
| Rent of Europe | 29 | 0.6% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 20 | 0.4% |
| Africa | 16 | 0.3% |
| South America | 14 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 12 | 0.2% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 11 | 0.2% |
| North America | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Alcalá de los Gazules
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Paterna de Rivera as an Alcalá de los Gazules alternative in the same region
14 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Rent: €2.90/m² Paterna de Rivera vs €3.90/m² Alcalá de los Gazules−26%
- Foreign residents: 2.1% Paterna de Rivera vs 2.9% Alcalá de los Gazules−29%
- Annual PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³ Paterna de Rivera vs 6.0 µg/m³ Alcalá de los Gazules+17%
- Nearest airport: 30.2 km Paterna de Rivera vs 43.5 km Alcalá de los Gazules−31%
- Residents: 5,539 Paterna de Rivera vs 5,230 Alcalá de los Gazules+6%
- Unemployment: 8.8% Paterna de Rivera vs 8.7% Alcalá de los Gazulessame level
- Median gross pay, region: €1,796 Paterna de Rivera vs €1,796 Alcalá de los Gazulessame level
Vila-real as an Alcalá de los Gazules alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 625 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 53,623 Vila-real vs 5,230 Alcalá de los Gazules+925%
- Foreign residents: 16.0% Vila-real vs 2.9% Alcalá de los Gazules+445%
- Annual PM2.5: 16.0 µg/m³ Vila-real vs 6.0 µg/m³ Alcalá de los Gazules+167%
- Unemployment: 5.5% Vila-real vs 8.7% Alcalá de los Gazules−37%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,712 Vila-real vs 4,750 Alcalá de los Gazulesno percentage
- Nearest airport: 34.1 km Vila-real vs 43.5 km Alcalá de los Gazules−22%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Vila-real vs €1,796 Alcalá de los Gazules+5%
Tallinn as an Alcalá de los Gazules alternative in another country
A move, not a commute, at 3359 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €7.33/m² (2008) Tallinn vs €3.90/m² (2022) Alcalá de los Gazulesno percentage
- Annual PM2.5: 3.0 µg/m³ Tallinn vs 6.0 µg/m³ Alcalá de los Gazules−50%
- Nearest airport: 5.6 km Tallinn vs 43.5 km Alcalá de los Gazules−87%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,068 (2025) Tallinn vs €1,796 (2024) Alcalá de los Gazulesno percentage
Cities near Alcalá de los Gazules
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 2.9 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.9 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Alcalá de los Gazules, nearest in population first.
How does Alcalá de los Gazules compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alcalá de los Gazules under the national coverage rules.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSchool for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Regional reception programmes (aulas de enlace Madrid / aules d acollida Catalonia etc). How to enrol a child (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).
A country-wide rule for Spain; Alcalá de los Gazules's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The published population was 5,230 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).
How much does it cost to rent in Alcalá de los Gazules?
Average net cold rent is 3.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 273 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.
What is the unemployment rate in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The unemployment rate is 8.7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Alcalá de los Gazules?
The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Alcalá de los Gazules a good place to live?
Alcalá de los Gazules may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Which cities are near Alcalá de los Gazules?
Paterna de Rivera, Benalup-Casas Viejas, Medina Sidonia, Algar, Jimena de la Frontera are near Alcalá de los Gazules. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Africa live in Alcalá de los Gazules?
The official country of birth distribution records 23 people (0.4%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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