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Living in Manzanares el Real

Manzanares el Real is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 4.01% in June 2026. The foreign population count was 1,081 at the start of 2024. At the start of 2025, Manzanares el Real had a population of 9,648.

Pricier rent than 87% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of Spanish cities that publish it.

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

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 Manzanares el Real.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Manzanares el Real?

Average net cold rent is 8.2 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): 8.2 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesManzanares el Real highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Manzanares el Real highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€8.20Manzanares el Real€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,532 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,582 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings1,953 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.2 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 492 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8.2 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 Manzanares el Real?

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

  • Unemployment rate: 4.01 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Manzanares el 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%8440–5Manzanares el 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 availability93.52 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment4,290 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,336 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.01 %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 Manzanares el 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)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Manzanares el Real. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was MAD, 35.6 km away, with 158 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.5% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport158 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportMAD13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport35.6 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Manzanares el 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
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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Manzanares el Real?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 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 PUERTO DE COTOS)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
Manzanares el Real average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Manzanares el Real average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100524149565624111430856761JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Manzanares el Real average monthly sunshine, hours090180270360148169205223268315359325244190148139JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Manzanares el Real annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154015.0PM10104016.0NO₂µg/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 Manzanares el Real is 7.0 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/m³337–8Manzanares el Real 7.057 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/m³3011–1214 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 mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station COLMENAR VIEJO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station COLMENAR VIEJO)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station PUERTO DE COTOS)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.4 · Feb 10.1 · Mar 13.6 · Apr 15.8 · May 20.2 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 30.1 · Aug 29.7 · Sep 24.4 · Oct 17.9 · Nov 11.9 · Dec 9.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.9 · Feb 2.4 · Mar 4.7 · Apr 6.2 · May 9.7 · Jun 14.5 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 17.6 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 9.6 · Nov 5.1 · Dec 2.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.1 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 9.1 · Apr 11 · May 15 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 23.6 · Sep 19 · Oct 13.7 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 5.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 51.8 · Feb 41.1 · Mar 49.4 · Apr 55.5 · May 55.5 · Jun 24.3 · Jul 10.8 · Aug 13.8 · Sep 29.6 · Oct 84.6 · Nov 66.7 · Dec 61 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET16Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 147.6 · Feb 169.3 · Mar 205.4 · Apr 223 · May 267.5 · Jun 315 · Jul 359.1 · Aug 325.3 · Sep 244.3 · Oct 189.9 · Nov 148.1 · Dec 138.7 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET16Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Colmenarejo9,640 residentsBurela9,630 residentsPadul9,667 residentsFernán-Núñez9,670 residentsZumarraga9,678 residentsGrado9,681 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Manzanares el Real?

The published population was 9,648 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Manzanares el Real residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.8%Foreign residents11.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area126.7 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es17Official
Foreign-resident share11.66 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)6Official
Foreign residents1,081 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female4,672 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population Male4,714 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population9,648 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Manzanares el 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
TOTAL9,223100.0%
Spain7,82584.8%
South America5756.2%
European Union (without Spain)3343.6%
Africa1771.9%
Rent of Europe1531.7%
Central America and Caribbean700.8%
North America430.5%
Asia390.4%
Oceania70.1%

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
TOTAL9,223100.0%
Spanish8,21189.0%
European Union (without Spain)3623.9%
South America2632.9%
Africa1591.7%
Rent of Europe1261.4%
Central America and Caribbean480.5%
Asia330.4%
North America190.2%
Oceania20.0%

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

Is Manzanares el 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents1,081 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population9,648 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.2 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings5,532 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability93.52 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment4,290 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
Households3,582 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Labour Supply Count4,860 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Manzanares el 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.

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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 Manzanares el Real?

The published population was 9,648 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Manzanares el Real?

Average net cold rent is 8.2 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 574 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Manzanares el Real?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 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 PUERTO DE COTOS).

What is the unemployment rate in Manzanares el Real?

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

What is the typical salary around Manzanares el Real?

The median gross salary is 2,336 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Manzanares el Real?

1,081 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Manzanares el Real a good place to live?

Manzanares el 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 Manzanares el Real?

The official country of birth distribution records 177 people (1.9%) 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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  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station COLMENAR VIEJO) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station PUERTO DE COTOS) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  2. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  5. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station COLMENAR VIEJO/FAMET WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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