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Living in Cocentaina

Cocentaina is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 6.59% in June 2026. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 1,324. At the start of 2025, Cocentaina had a population of 11,498.

Cheaper rent than 95% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 83% 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 Cocentaina?

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 Cocentaina.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Cocentaina?

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 Cocentaina yet.

Net rent across major citiesCocentaina highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Cocentaina 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€3.00Cocentainanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,071 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,575 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings2,496 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
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 Cocentaina?

The unemployment rate is about 6.6 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.59 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Cocentaina is 6.6%. 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%4375–10Cocentaina 6.6%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 availability92.86 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official
People in employment4,254 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate6.59 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cocentaina. 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 Cocentaina. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was ALC, 52.4 km away, with 96 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 92.9% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport96 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat14Official
Nearest airportALC13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official
Distance to nearest airport52.4 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Cocentaina?

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)5

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
Cocentaina annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5154014.0PM1010407.0NO₂µg/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 Cocentaina 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/m³578–9Cocentaina 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 mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALCOI - VERGE DELS LLIRIS)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALCOI - VERGE DELS LLIRIS)4Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)5Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 22.15 · Feb 24.26 · Mar 28.45 · Apr 32.29 · May 36.32 · Jun 37.43 · Jul 38.78 · Aug 41.81 · Sep 38.21 · Oct 31.55 · Nov 26.89 · Dec 21.9 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -4.21 · Feb -3.15 · Mar -1.14 · Apr 2.57 · May 6 · Jun 10.45 · Jul 15.58 · Aug 14.77 · Sep 11.47 · Oct 4.02 · Nov 1.23 · Dec -3.23 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.79 · Feb 9.35 · Mar 11.99 · Apr 14.59 · May 18.32 · Jun 23.02 · Jul 25.75 · Aug 25.69 · Sep 22.19 · Oct 18.23 · Nov 12.59 · Dec 9.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Tegueste11,490 residentsMancha Real11,481 residentsOñati11,480 residentsSonseca11,452 residentsFortuna11,437 residentsBollullos de la Mitación11,431 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Cocentaina?

The published population was 11,498 people in January 2025. Source: Cocentaina - official stats2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cocentaina residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.5%Foreign residents11.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area52.94 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es17Official
Foreign-resident share12.46 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)6Official
Foreign residents1,324 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.13Official
Population Female5,614 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population Male5,695 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population11,498 people1 Jan 2025Cocentaina - official stats2Official

International community in Cocentaina

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
TOTAL11,459100.0%
Spain10,03387.6%
Africa8407.3%
Rent of Europe1801.6%
European Union (without Spain)1621.4%
South America1481.3%
Asia450.4%
Central America and Caribbean350.3%
North America140.1%
Oceania20.0%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL11,459100.0%
Spanish10,09788.1%
Africa9428.2%
Rent of Europe1731.5%
European Union (without Spain)1291.1%
South America550.5%
Asia320.3%
Central America and Caribbean200.2%
North America110.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Cocentaina 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–72%
Student64%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Family56%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement61%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Foreign residents1,324 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population11,498 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Cocentaina - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings7,071 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability92.86 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment4,254 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
Households4,575 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Labour Supply Count5,289 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cocentaina 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 Cocentaina?

The published population was 11,498 people in January 2025. Source: Cocentaina - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Cocentaina?

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.

Is the air quality good in Cocentaina?

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 Cocentaina?

The unemployment rate is about 6.6 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Cocentaina?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Cocentaina?

1,324 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Cocentaina a good place to live?

Cocentaina 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 Cocentaina?

The official country of birth distribution records 840 people (7.3%) 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). Cocentaina, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/cocentaina/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  4. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  5. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  8. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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