Living in Castro del Río
In Castro del Río, rent averages €2.60 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3% (2026).
The foreign population count was 265 at the start of 2024. The unemployment rate was 2.95% in June 2026. Its population was 7,597 at the start of 2025.
Cheaper rent than 98% of Spanish cities that publish it and lower unemployment than 86% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Castro del Río?
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 Castro del Río?
Average net cold rent is 2.6 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): 2.6 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 | 3,750 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 2,823 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 927 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 2.6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official |
Is Castro del Río 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 156 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 2.6 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 Castro del Río?
The unemployment rate is about 3 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 2.95 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202625
Castro del Río 3.0%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 97.02 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official |
| People in employment | 3,342 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,796 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 2.95 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202625Independent |
What does a salary buy in Castro del Río?
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€2.60/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €156 |
| 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 | €1,275 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castro del Río. 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 Castro del Río. 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 ODB, 36.3 km away in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castro del Río. 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
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Monthly Extreme High C | Jan 21.37 · Feb 23.21 · Mar 29.38 · Apr 30.49 · May 37.55 · Jun 41.07 · Jul 42.81 · Aug 43.71 · Sep 42.44 · Oct 32.92 · Nov 26.51 · Dec 23.37 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official |
| Climate Monthly Extreme Low C | Jan -6.27 · Feb -5.83 · Mar -4.87 · Apr -0.14 · May 1.95 · Jun 8.01 · Jul 11.44 · Aug 13.44 · Sep 10.52 · Oct 0 · Nov -2.96 · Dec -4.31 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 7.4 · Feb 8.43 · Mar 11.2 · Apr 14.1 · May 18.45 · Jun 24.08 · Jul 27.51 · Aug 27.46 · Sep 22.74 · Oct 17.67 · Nov 11.27 · Dec 8.37 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Castro del Río?
The published population was 7,597 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5
By nationality
National passport96.5%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 219.7 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es15Official |
| Foreign residents | 265 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official |
| Population Female | 3,891 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official |
| Population Male | 3,774 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official |
| Population | 7,597 people | 1 Jan 2025 | INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official |
International community in Castro del Río
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 | 7,757 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 7,461 | 96.2% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 118 | 1.5% |
| Africa | 114 | 1.5% |
| South America | 41 | 0.5% |
| Asia | 11 | 0.1% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 6 | 0.1% |
| Rent of Europe | 6 | 0.1% |
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 group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 7,757 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 7,540 | 97.2% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 123 | 1.6% |
| Africa | 60 | 0.8% |
| South America | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
| Rent of Europe | 6 | 0.1% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 3 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Castro del Río
Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Castro del Río from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.
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Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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Alternative cities in Spain
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How does Castro del Río compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castro del Río 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; Castro del Río'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 Castro del Río?
The published population was 7,597 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).
How much does it cost to rent in Castro del Río?
Average net cold rent is 2.6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 182 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
What is the unemployment rate in Castro del Río?
The unemployment rate is about 3 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Castro del Río?
The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
How many foreign residents live in Castro del Río?
265 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..
Is Castro del Río a good place to live?
Castro del Río 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 Castro del Río?
Nueva Carteya, Baena, Montilla, Doña Mencía, Fernán-Núñez are near Castro del Río. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Africa live in Castro del Río?
The official country of birth distribution records 114 people (1.5%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 29). Castro del Río, Spain: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version a6622b97cc87f473d4a1ac3bb97b0ebf]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/castro-del-rio/ 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
- cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
- DIGI 100GB mobile plan digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- DIGI 300 Mbps fibre digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5) INE · ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
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- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
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- NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
- Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
- OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
- SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
- www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
- Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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- SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26
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