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Living in Cabezón de la Sal

Cabezón de la Sal is a city in Spain, with a population of 8,226 at the start of 2025. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 266. The unemployment rate was 3.89% in June 2026.

Lower unemployment than 63% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Cabezón de la Sal?

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 Cabezón de la Sal.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Cabezón de la Sal?

Average net cold rent is 4.7 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): 4.7 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Cabezón de la Sal yet.

Net rent across major citiesCabezón de la Sal highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Cabezón de la Sal 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€5.80Murcia€4.70Cabezón de la Salnet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,563 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,282 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings1,278 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.7 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 282 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.7 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.

Source period: 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Cabezón de la Sal?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.89 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Cabezón de la Sal is 3.9%. 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%8440–5Cabezón de la Sal 3.9%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 availability98.14 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment3,318 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,937 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.89 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cabezón de la Sal. 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 Cabezón de la Sal. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was SDR, 35.9 km away, with 17 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.1% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport17 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportSDR13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport35.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cabezón de la Sal. 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.

In Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cabezón de la Sal.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Cabezón de la Sal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 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 (EEA)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
Cabezón de la Sal annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5154015.0PM1010409.0NO₂µg/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 Cabezón de la Sal is 8.0 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/m³578–9Cabezón de la Sal 8.041 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–1035 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3510–1130 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 mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ZAPATÓN)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ZAPATÓN)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)4Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 19.73 · Feb 20.28 · Mar 22.36 · Apr 25.72 · May 27.55 · Jun 33.04 · Jul 34.56 · Aug 34.15 · Sep 30.83 · Oct 27.76 · Nov 23.72 · Dec 19.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 2.93 · Feb 1.34 · Mar 0.66 · Apr 5.91 · May 7 · Jun 11.18 · Jul 13.54 · Aug 14.68 · Sep 12.43 · Oct 7.32 · Nov 5.29 · Dec 0.92 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.19 · Feb 9.83 · Mar 11.29 · Apr 12.66 · May 14.89 · Jun 18.02 · Jul 19.98 · Aug 20.81 · Sep 19.46 · Oct 17.11 · Nov 13.08 · Dec 10.97 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Berango8,242 residentsCenes de la Vega8,254 residentsGelida8,198 residentsRoda de Berà8,260 residentsBrión8,192 residentsCallosa d'en Sarrià8,182 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Cabezón de la Sal?

The published population was 8,226 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cabezón de la Sal residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.8%Foreign residents 3.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area33.23 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es16Official
Foreign residents266 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female4,272 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male3,909 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population8,226 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Cabezón de la Sal

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
TOTAL8,370100.0%
Spain7,91594.6%
European Union (without Spain)1361.6%
South America1311.6%
Central America and Caribbean470.6%
Rent of Europe410.5%
Asia370.4%
Africa310.4%
North America300.4%
Oceania20.0%

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
TOTAL8,370100.0%
Spanish8,11096.9%
European Union (without Spain)831.0%
South America620.7%
Rent of Europe300.4%
Asia290.3%
Africa220.3%
Central America and Caribbean190.2%
North America150.2%

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

Is Cabezón de la Sal 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 worker62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–75%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Family63%strong on family, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Retirement59%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–72%
Foreign residents266 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population8,226 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.7 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings4,563 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability98.14 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment3,318 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,285 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count3,894 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cabezón de la Sal 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 Cabezón de la Sal?

The published population was 8,226 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Cabezón de la Sal?

Average net cold rent is 4.7 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 329 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Cabezón de la Sal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 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 (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Cabezón de la Sal?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Cabezón de la Sal?

The median gross salary is 1,937 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Cabezón de la Sal?

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

Is Cabezón de la Sal a good place to live?

Cabezón de la Sal 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 Cabezón de la Sal?

The official country of birth distribution records 31 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Cabezón de la Sal, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/cabezon-de-la-sal/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Cabezón de la Sal, Spain: rent, salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ZAPATÓN) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  7. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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