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Living in Fuente Obejuna

Fuente Obejuna is a city in Spain, and the figures below are its published values. Fuente Obejuna had a population of 4,319 at the end of 2025. Fuente Obejuna had a foreign population of 64 at the end of 2025.

Cheaper rent than 95% of Spanish cities that publish it and higher unemployment than 90% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Fuente Obejuna?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 3,804. The count of secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings reached 1,914 at the end of 2021.

How much does it cost to rent in Fuente Obejuna?

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 Fuente Obejuna yet.

Net rent across major citiesFuente Obejuna highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Fuente Obejuna 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€3.00Fuente Obejunanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,804 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings1,890 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings1,914 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
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

At the end of 2021, 1,464 were in employment in Fuente Obejuna.

What is the unemployment rate in Fuente Obejuna?

The unemployment rate is about 7.6 % (2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.58 % · Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)10
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Fuente Obejuna is 7.6%. 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%4375–10Fuente Obejuna 7.6%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
People in employment1,464 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
Unemployment rate7.58 %country median 4.4%4 Aug 2026Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)10Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km69 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataODB3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Fuente Obejuna's monthly mean temperatures were 6.4°C in January and 27.4°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 18.91 · Feb 21.33 · Mar 27.44 · Apr 30.01 · May 35.48 · Jun 42.36 · Jul 44.62 · Aug 43.98 · Sep 42.97 · Oct 34.21 · Nov 25.63 · Dec 20.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center8Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.87 · Feb -5.64 · Mar -5.12 · Apr 0.14 · May 1.74 · Jun 7.66 · Jul 10.64 · Aug 12.13 · Sep 8.64 · Oct 0.97 · Nov -4.7 · Dec -5.94 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center8Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 6.39 · Feb 7.43 · Mar 10.27 · Apr 13.33 · May 17.83 · Jun 23.81 · Jul 27.36 · Aug 27.19 · Sep 22.65 · Oct 16.9 · Nov 10.28 · Dec 7.19 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center8Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

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Population and city profile

Households in Fuente Obejuna numbered 1,887 at the end of 2021. Fuente Obejuna was home to 2,125 women at the end of 2023. Fuente Obejuna was home to 2,290 men at the end of 2023.

How many people live in Fuente Obejuna?

The published population was 4,319 people in 2025. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Fuente Obejuna residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.5%Foreign residents 1.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.48 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)2Official
Foreign residents64 people31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)2Official
Population Female2,125 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official
Population Male2,290 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official
Population4,319 people31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)3Official

International community in Fuente Obejuna

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
TOTAL4,501100.0%
Spain4,40897.9%
European Union (without Spain)260.6%
South America250.6%
Rent of Europe230.5%
Central America and Caribbean100.2%
Africa40.1%
Asia40.1%
North America10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source5

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL4,501100.0%
Spanish4,45499.0%
European Union (without Spain)180.4%
South America130.3%
Central America and Caribbean90.2%
Asia60.1%
Africa10.0%

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

Is Fuente Obejuna 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 employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family55%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents64 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)
Population4,319 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings3,804 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
People in employment1,464 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Unemployment rate7.58 %4 Aug 2026Official source · Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households1,887 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
Labour Supply Count2,184 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fuente Obejuna 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 Fuente Obejuna?

The published population was 4,319 people in 2025. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How much does it cost to rent in Fuente Obejuna?

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 Fuente Obejuna?

The unemployment rate is about 7.6 % (2026). Source: Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE).

How many foreign residents live in Fuente Obejuna?

64 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España).

Is Fuente Obejuna a good place to live?

Fuente Obejuna 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 Fuente Obejuna?

The official country of birth distribution records 4 people (0.1%) 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). Fuente Obejuna, Spain: rent, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/fuente-obejuna/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
  2. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  8. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) sede.sepe.gob.es · checked 2026-08-04

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