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Living in Ciudad Rodrigo

In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 5.39%. The population of Ciudad Rodrigo, in Spain, was 11,750 at the start of 2025.

Cheaper rent than 95% of Spanish cities that publish it and higher unemployment than 69% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Ciudad Rodrigo?

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 Ciudad Rodrigo?

Average net cold rent is 3 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): 3 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesCiudad Rodrigo highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ciudad Rodrigo 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€3.00Ciudad Rodrigonet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings9,525 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,166 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings4,356 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 180 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3 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 Ciudad Rodrigo?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.39 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Ciudad Rodrigo is 5.4%. 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%4375–10Ciudad Rodrigo 5.4%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 availability88.62 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202513Official
People in employment4,206 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 rate5.39 %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 Ciudad Rodrigo. 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 Ciudad Rodrigo. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was SLM, 95 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 88.6% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportSLM13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport95 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ciudad Rodrigo. 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 Ciudad Rodrigo.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 17.14 · Feb 21.61 · Mar 24.35 · Apr 27.52 · May 32.99 · Jun 38.34 · Jul 38.81 · Aug 39.9 · Sep 38.61 · Oct 31.95 · Nov 22.22 · Dec 19.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -6.56 · Feb -6.79 · Mar -7.17 · Apr -3 · May -1.1 · Jun 4.98 · Jul 7.41 · Aug 8.21 · Sep 5.69 · Oct -0.8 · Nov -4.42 · Dec -6.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.22 · Feb 4.89 · Mar 7.62 · Apr 10.44 · May 14.51 · Jun 19.81 · Jul 23.39 · Aug 23.43 · Sep 19.43 · Oct 13.71 · Nov 7.54 · Dec 4.82 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Ciudad Rodrigo?

The published population was 11,750 people in January 2025. Source: Ciudad Rodrigo - official stats2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ciudad Rodrigo residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.8%Foreign residents 4.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area240.1 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es14Official
Foreign-resident share4.59 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)3Official
Foreign residents491 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official
Population Female6,157 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population Male5,653 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population11,750 people1 Jan 2025Ciudad Rodrigo - official stats2Official

International community in Ciudad Rodrigo

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
TOTAL12,056100.0%
Spain11,35994.2%
European Union (without Spain)4013.3%
Africa1161.0%
South America850.7%
Rent of Europe290.2%
Asia270.2%
Central America and Caribbean270.2%
North America110.1%
Oceania10.0%

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
TOTAL12,056100.0%
Spanish11,68696.9%
European Union (without Spain)1621.3%
Africa1110.9%
South America480.4%
Asia250.2%
Central America and Caribbean130.1%
Rent of Europe60.0%
North America40.0%
Oceania10.0%

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

Is Ciudad Rodrigo 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.

Try your profile
Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–69%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–72%
Student63%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents491 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population11,750 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Ciudad Rodrigo - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings9,525 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability88.62 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment4,206 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
Households5,166 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Labour Supply Count5,358 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ciudad Rodrigo 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 Ciudad Rodrigo?

The published population was 11,750 people in January 2025. Source: Ciudad Rodrigo - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Ciudad Rodrigo?

Average net cold rent is 3 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 210 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

What is the unemployment rate in Ciudad Rodrigo?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Ciudad Rodrigo?

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

How many foreign residents live in Ciudad Rodrigo?

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

Is Ciudad Rodrigo a good place to live?

Ciudad Rodrigo 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 Ciudad Rodrigo?

The official country of birth distribution records 116 people (1.0%) 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. Ciudad Rodrigo - official stats 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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