Living in Alcanar
In Alcanar, rent averages €4.50 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.7% (2026).
In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 3.72%. The population of Alcanar, in Spain, was 10,104 at the start of 2025.
Cheaper rent than 63% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 68% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Alcanar?
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 Alcanar?
Average net cold rent is 4.5 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): 4.5 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es3
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre5Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan4Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 8,589 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 3,810 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 4,779 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 4.5 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es3Official |
Is Alcanar 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 270 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.5 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
What is the unemployment rate in Alcanar?
The unemployment rate is about 3.7 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 3.72 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628
Alcanar 3.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 94.72 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202518Official |
| People in employment | 3,870 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,261 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.72 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628Independent |
What does a salary buy in Alcanar?
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. | €1,778 |
| Rent, 60 m²€4.50/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €270 |
| 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 | €1,476 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alcanar. 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 Alcanar. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,350 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-22Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was CDT, 50.3 km away in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 94.7% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alcanar. 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 Alcanar?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LA SÉNIA (REPETIDOR))8
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.
Alcanar 5.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 7 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALCANAR (LLAR DE JUBILATS))6Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 17 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALCANAR (LLAR DE JUBILATS))7Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 5 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LA SÉNIA (REPETIDOR))8Official · nearest-station reading |
| Climate Monthly Extreme High C | Jan 20.59 · Feb 20.79 · Mar 24.12 · Apr 24.94 · May 28.57 · Jun 32.51 · Jul 33.88 · Aug 35.16 · Sep 32.87 · Oct 29.16 · Nov 25.58 · Dec 20.5 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
| Climate Monthly Extreme Low C | Jan 1.06 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 1.6 · Apr 6.69 · May 8.86 · Jun 12.94 · Jul 16.28 · Aug 16.81 · Sep 12.91 · Oct 7.88 · Nov 5.34 · Dec 0.78 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 10.87 · Feb 10.72 · Mar 12.65 · Apr 14.75 · May 17.96 · Jun 22.26 · Jul 24.95 · Aug 25.34 · Sep 22.72 · Oct 19.48 · Nov 14.71 · Dec 11.77 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Alcanar?
The published population was 10,104 people in January 2025. Source: Alcanar - official stats1
By nationality
National passport79%Foreign residents21%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 46.97 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es19Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 22.17 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)9Official |
| Foreign residents | 2,118 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official |
| Population Female | 4,862 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official |
| Population Male | 4,965 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official |
| Population | 10,104 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Alcanar - official stats1Official |
International community in Alcanar
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 | 9,574 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 7,629 | 79.7% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 986 | 10.3% |
| Rent of Europe | 354 | 3.7% |
| Africa | 317 | 3.3% |
| South America | 191 | 2.0% |
| Asia | 46 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 41 | 0.4% |
| North America | 10 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9,574 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 7,575 | 79.1% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 1,191 | 12.4% |
| Africa | 313 | 3.3% |
| Rent of Europe | 313 | 3.3% |
| South America | 101 | 1.1% |
| Asia | 45 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 29 | 0.3% |
| North America | 7 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Alcanar
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.
Ulldecona as an Alcanar alternative in the same region
7 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Rent: €3.00/m² Ulldecona vs €4.50/m² Alcanar−33%
- Foreign residents: 28.9% Ulldecona vs 22.2% Alcanar+30%
- Residents: 6,714 Ulldecona vs 10,104 Alcanar−34%
- Unemployment: 4.1% Ulldecona vs 3.7% Alcanar+10%
- Nearest airport: 53.2 km Ulldecona vs 50.3 km Alcanar+6%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,261 Ulldecona vs €2,261 Alcanarsame level
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 6,350 Ulldecona vs 6,350 Alcanarsame level
Elda as an Alcanar alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 254 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 10,104 Alcanar+447%
- Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €4.50/m² Alcanar−11%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €2,261 Alcanar−17%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 Elda vs 6,350 Alcanarno percentage
- Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 50.3 km Alcanar−40%
- Foreign residents: 7.1% (2024) Elda vs 22.2% (2025) Alcanarno percentage
Cities near Alcanar
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 2.9 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Alcanar, nearest in population first.
How does Alcanar compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alcanar 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; Alcanar'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 Alcanar?
The published population was 10,104 people in January 2025. Source: Alcanar - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Alcanar?
Average net cold rent is 4.5 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 315 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Alcanar?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LA SÉNIA (REPETIDOR)).
What is the unemployment rate in Alcanar?
The unemployment rate is about 3.7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Alcanar?
The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Alcanar a good place to live?
Alcanar 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 Alcanar?
Ulldecona, Vinaròs, Ràpita, La, Benicarló, Sénia, La are near Alcanar. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Africa live in Alcanar?
The official country of birth distribution records 317 people (3.3%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 29). Alcanar, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version b5e08963522e4b79bb8470846f66004c]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/alcanar/ Retrieved 2026-09-29. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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- Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-2 interior.gob.es · checked 2026-09-24
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- DIGI 100GB mobile plan digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- DIGI 300 Mbps fibre digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALCANAR (LLAR DE JUBILATS)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
- EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALCANAR (LLAR DE JUBILATS)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
- EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LA SÉNIA (REPETIDOR)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
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