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Living in Mancha Real

Mancha Real is a city in Spain, with a population of 11,481 at the start of 2025. For Mancha Real, the foreign population count was 469 at the start of 2024. The unemployment rate was 3.96% in June 2026.

Cheaper rent than 91% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 61% of Spanish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 79% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Mancha Real?

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 Mancha Real?

Average net cold rent is 3.1 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): 3.1 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesMancha Real highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Mancha Real 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€3.10Mancha Realnet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,609 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,242 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings2,367 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.1 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 186 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.1 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 Mancha Real?

The unemployment rate is about 4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.96 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202619
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Mancha Real is 4.0%. 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%8440–5Mancha Real 4.0%437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–1044 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 availability97.57 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment5,238 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.96 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202619Independent

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was GRX, 68 km away, with 5 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97.6% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport5 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportGRX13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport68 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Mancha Real?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station RONDA DEL VALLE)4

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Mancha Real average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Mancha Real average monthly precipitation, mm0204060805350585739151928526264JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Mancha Real average monthly sunshine, hours095190285380198197229260309341365327249226192179JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Mancha Real annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52511.0PM2.5154022.0PM10104015.0NO₂µg/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 Mancha Real is 11.0 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/m³578–941 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/m³3011–12Mancha Real 11.014 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 mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station RONDA DEL VALLE)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean22 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station RONDA DEL VALLE)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station RONDA DEL VALLE)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 13 · Feb 14.6 · Mar 17.9 · Apr 20.3 · May 25 · Jun 30.5 · Jul 34.4 · Aug 34 · Sep 28.3 · Oct 22.8 · Nov 16.5 · Dec 13.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station JAÉN16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 10.3 · May 13.8 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 21.3 · Aug 21.3 · Sep 17.6 · Oct 13.7 · Nov 8.8 · Dec 6.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station JAÉN16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.1 · Feb 10.4 · Mar 13.2 · Apr 15.3 · May 19.4 · Jun 24.3 · Jul 27.9 · Aug 27.6 · Sep 23 · Oct 18.3 · Nov 12.6 · Dec 10.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station JAÉN16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 52.9 · Feb 50.1 · Mar 58.1 · Apr 57.3 · May 39.3 · Jun 14.7 · Jul 1.3 · Aug 9.2 · Sep 27.6 · Oct 51.9 · Nov 62.2 · Dec 64.3 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station JAÉN16Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 198.3 · Feb 197.4 · Mar 228.7 · Apr 259.9 · May 309.1 · Jun 341.4 · Jul 365.3 · Aug 326.8 · Sep 248.7 · Oct 225.8 · Nov 192.4 · Dec 179 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MURCIA17Official · nearest-station reading

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Mancha Real?

The published population was 11,481 people in January 2025. Source: Mancha Real - official stats11

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Mancha Real residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.9%Foreign residents 4.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area97.66 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es18Official
Foreign-resident share4.27 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)5Official
Foreign residents469 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female5,715 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male5,660 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population11,481 people1 Jan 2025Mancha Real - official stats11Official

International community in Mancha Real

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
TOTAL11,305100.0%
Spain10,85296.0%
Africa2212.0%
South America1181.0%
European Union (without Spain)420.4%
Central America and Caribbean270.2%
Rent of Europe180.2%
Asia170.2%
North America90.1%
Oceania10.0%

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 groupPeopleShare
TOTAL11,305100.0%
Spanish10,96697.0%
Africa1941.7%
South America460.4%
European Union (without Spain)330.3%
Central America and Caribbean200.2%
Rent of Europe200.2%
Asia170.2%
Statelens50.0%
North America40.0%

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

Is Mancha Real 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 worker65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–77%
Student65%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 54–76%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Retirement61%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Foreign residents469 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population11,481 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Mancha Real - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.1 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings6,609 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability97.57 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment5,238 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
Households4,242 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count5,970 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mancha Real 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 Mancha Real?

The published population was 11,481 people in January 2025. Source: Mancha Real - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Mancha Real?

Average net cold rent is 3.1 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 217 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Mancha Real?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station RONDA DEL VALLE).

What is the unemployment rate in Mancha Real?

The unemployment rate is about 4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Mancha Real?

The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Mancha Real?

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

Is Mancha Real a good place to live?

Mancha Real 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 Mancha Real?

The official country of birth distribution records 221 people (2.0%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Mancha Real, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/mancha-real/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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