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Living in Candeleda

The unemployment rate was 5.5% in June 2026. Candeleda is in Spain; its population was 5,003 at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 82.3% in June 2025.

Cheaper rent than 74% of Spanish cities that publish it and higher unemployment than 71% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Candeleda?

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 Candeleda?

Average net cold rent is 4 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 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Candeleda yet.

Net rent across major citiesCandeleda highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Candeleda 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€4.00Candeledanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,742 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,163 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings3,576 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 240 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4 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 Candeleda?

The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615

Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Candeleda is 5.5%. 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%8440–5437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–10Candeleda 5.5%44 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 availability82.3 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202513Official
People in employment1,821 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,881 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.5 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Candeleda. 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)

Job SearchUnemployment ClaimTraining

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

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was SLM, 91.3 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportSLM13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport91.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Candeleda. 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
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Candeleda.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 20.42 · Feb 22.31 · Mar 28.03 · Apr 31.46 · May 36.45 · Jun 42.99 · Jul 41.81 · Aug 43.95 · Sep 42 · Oct 33.83 · Nov 26.18 · Dec 19.92 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.7 · Feb -5.47 · Mar -5.65 · Apr -0.53 · May 1.23 · Jun 7.27 · Jul 11.16 · Aug 11.73 · Sep 7.59 · Oct 0.63 · Nov -3.09 · Dec -5.85 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.8 · Feb 6.95 · Mar 10.14 · Apr 13.46 · May 18.28 · Jun 24.25 · Jul 27.73 · Aug 27.25 · Sep 22.47 · Oct 16.38 · Nov 9.7 · Dec 6.35 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Candeleda?

The published population was 5,003 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Candeleda residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.4%Foreign residents 6.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area213.5 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es14Official
Foreign-resident share6.86 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)3Official
Foreign residents332 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official
Population Female2,487 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population Male2,514 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population5,003 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)2Official

International community in Candeleda

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
TOTAL5,043100.0%
Spain4,69393.1%
European Union (without Spain)1162.3%
South America941.9%
Central America and Caribbean581.2%
Asia240.5%
Africa230.5%
Rent of Europe200.4%
North America150.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL5,043100.0%
Spanish4,80095.2%
European Union (without Spain)1012.0%
South America491.0%
Central America and Caribbean360.7%
Asia240.5%
Africa140.3%
Rent of Europe120.2%
North America70.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Candeleda 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student58%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents332 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population5,003 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)4 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings5,742 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability82.3 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment1,821 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
Households2,166 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Labour Supply Count2,334 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Candeleda 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 guide
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 Candeleda?

The published population was 5,003 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Candeleda?

Average net cold rent is 4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 280 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

What is the unemployment rate in Candeleda?

The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Candeleda?

The median gross salary is 1,881 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Candeleda?

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

Is Candeleda a good place to live?

Candeleda 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 Candeleda?

The official country of birth distribution records 23 people (0.5%) 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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Sources

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  1. cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
  2. INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5) INE · ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  3. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  9. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
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  1. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  2. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  3. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  4. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  5. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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