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Living in Altsasu/Alsasua

Altsasu/Alsasua, a city in Spain, had a population of 7,717 at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 97.2% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 4.85% in June 2026.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Altsasu/Alsasua?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SpainNational rates and thresholds that apply in Altsasu/Alsasua.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Altsasu/Alsasua yet. Spain has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesAltsasu/Alsasua highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Altsasu/Alsasua highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€6.60Córdoba€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,834 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,015 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings816 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The unemployment rate is about 4.9 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.85 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Altsasu/Alsasua is 4.9%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Spain per band844 cities: 0% to under 5%8440–5Altsasu/Alsasua 4.9%437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–1044 cities: 10% to under 15%4410–1523 cities: 15% to under 20%2315–209 cities: 20% to under 25%920–254 cities: 25% to under 30%425–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability97.24 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment3,006 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,449 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.85 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Altsasu/Alsasua. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Altsasu/Alsasua. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was PNA, 44.7 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportPNA13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport44.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Altsasu/Alsasua. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

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.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Altsasu/Alsasua.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station BEASAIN)4

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Altsasu/Alsasua annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5154013.0PM10104010.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SpainAnnual PM2.5 in Altsasu/Alsasua is 10.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Spain per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–46 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³64–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–628 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³286–733 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³337–857 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–941 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–1035 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3510–11Altsasu/Alsasua 10.030 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³3011–1214 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1412–134 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³413–146 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³614–151 city: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³116–171 city: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³119–20

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALTSASU)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALTSASU)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station BEASAIN)4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Spain cities
Ondara7,717 residentsTurís7,717 residentsBalmaseda7,718 residentsCollado Mediano7,722 residentsCox7,722 residentsFirgas7,728 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The published population was 7,717 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Altsasu/Alsasua residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.2%Foreign residents11.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area26.72 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es15Official
Foreign residents913 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.11Official
Population Female3,774 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male3,816 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population7,717 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Altsasu/Alsasua

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 groupPeopleShare
TOTAL7,441100.0%
Spain6,54187.9%
Africa2863.8%
European Union (without Spain)2553.4%
South America2313.1%
Central America and Caribbean690.9%
Asia340.5%
Rent of Europe140.2%
North America80.1%
Oceania30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL7,441100.0%
Spanish6,79091.3%
European Union (without Spain)2613.5%
Africa2132.9%
South America600.8%
Central America and Caribbean580.8%
Asia360.5%
Statelens100.1%
Rent of Europe70.1%
North America60.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Altsasu/Alsasua 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.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student56%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents913 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population7,717 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Dwellings3,834 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability97.24 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment3,006 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Median gross salary (regional)2,449 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,015 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count3,573 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Private Clinic Presenttrue31 Dec 2025Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 20251Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Altsasu/Alsasua 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.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The published population was 7,717 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

Is the air quality good in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station BEASAIN).

What is the unemployment rate in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The unemployment rate is about 4.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Altsasu/Alsasua?

The median gross salary is 2,449 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Altsasu/Alsasua?

913 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Altsasu/Alsasua a good place to live?

Altsasu/Alsasua 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.

How many people born in Africa live in Altsasu/Alsasua?

The official country of birth distribution records 286 people (3.8%) 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 12). Altsasu/Alsasua, Spain: salary, jobs, taxes [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/altsasu-alsasua/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Altsasu/Alsasua, Spain: salary, jobs, taxes},
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Sources

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  1. Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 2025 sanidad.gob.es · checked 2026-07-16
  2. EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALTSASU) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALTSASU) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station BEASAIN) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  5. INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5) INE · ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
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  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
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  1. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  2. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  3. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  4. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  5. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  6. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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