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Living in Puerto de Santa María, El

Puerto de Santa María, El is in Spain; its population was 89,983 at the start of 2025. For Puerto de Santa María, El, gigabit broadband availability was 95% in June 2025.

Pricier rent than 72% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than any other Spanish city that publishes it and more recorded crime than 81% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Puerto de Santa María, El?

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 Puerto de Santa María, El.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Puerto de Santa María, El?

Average net cold rent is 6.7 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): 6.7 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Puerto de Santa María, El yet.

Net rent across major citiesPuerto de Santa María, El highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Puerto de Santa María, El 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€6.70Puerto de Santa María, El€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings49,077 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings32,490 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings16,587 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.7 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 402 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.7 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

The unemployment rate was 18.6% in 2024.

What is the unemployment rate in Puerto de Santa María, El?

The unemployment rate is about 18.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 18.56 % · INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city5
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Puerto de Santa María, El is 18.6%. 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%4375–1044 cities: 10% to under 15%4410–1523 cities: 15% to under 20%2315–20Puerto de Santa María, El 18.6%9 cities: 20% to under 25%920–254 cities: 25% to under 30%425–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability95.01 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official
People in employment28,866 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 rate18.56 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2024INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city5Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Puerto de Santa María, El. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Puerto de Santa María, El. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Puerto de Santa María, El?

Police recorded about 5,694 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.11

Recorded crime across major citiesPuerto de Santa María, El highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Puerto de Santa María, El highlighted5,338Orihuela5,289Murcia5,095Córdoba4,916Vitoria-Gasteiz4,578Cartagena4,104Castelló de la Plana/Castellón de la Plana4,023Ciudad Real3,831Molina de Segura3,706Lorca3,690Logroño3,628Burgos2,712Vila-realrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,694 incidents per 100,000country median 4,27631 Dec 2024MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.11Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was XRY, 22.5 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport15 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportXRY13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport22.5 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Puerto de Santa María, El. 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 Puerto de Santa María, El.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Puerto de Santa María, El?

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 SAN FERNANDO)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
Puerto de Santa María, El average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Puerto de Santa María, El average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100675158463151226818881JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Puerto de Santa María, El average monthly sunshine, hours095190285380177192238267324351375344272229182163JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Puerto de Santa María, El annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154020.0PM10104010.0NO₂µg/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 Puerto de Santa María, El 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/m³337–8Puerto de Santa María, El 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 mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station RIO SAN PEDRO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean20 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station RIO SAN PEDRO)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SAN FERNANDO)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.5 · Feb 17.7 · Mar 20 · Apr 21.8 · May 24.9 · Jun 28 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 30.9 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 24.9 · Nov 20.1 · Dec 17.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ROTA B.N.OBSERVATORIO'17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 6.5 · Feb 7.4 · Mar 9.7 · Apr 11.6 · May 14.5 · Jun 17.7 · Jul 19.6 · Aug 20 · Sep 18 · Oct 14.9 · Nov 10.4 · Dec 7.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ROTA B.N.OBSERVATORIO'17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.5 · Feb 12.5 · Mar 14.9 · Apr 16.7 · May 19.7 · Jun 22.8 · Jul 25 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 23.1 · Oct 19.9 · Nov 15.3 · Dec 12.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ROTA B.N.OBSERVATORIO'17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.9 · Feb 51.4 · Mar 57.5 · Apr 45.6 · May 31.3 · Jun 4.7 · Jul 0.5 · Aug 2 · Sep 26 · Oct 80.6 · Nov 87.5 · Dec 81.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ROTA B.N.OBSERVATORIO'17Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 177.2 · Feb 191.6 · Mar 238.4 · Apr 266.6 · May 323.8 · Jun 351.1 · Jul 375.4 · Aug 343.8 · Sep 271.7 · Oct 228.5 · Nov 181.5 · Dec 162.5 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ROTA B.N.OBSERVATORIO'17Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Pozuelo de Alarcón89,770 residentsChiclana de la Frontera90,864 residentsEjido, El91,440 residentsArona87,793 residentsCornellà de Llobregat92,237 residentsGuadalajara92,834 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Puerto de Santa María, El?

The published population was 89,983 people in January 2025. Source: Puerto de Santa María, El - official stats15

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Puerto de Santa María, El residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.6%Foreign residents 4.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area159.1 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es18Official
Foreign residents3,980 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female45,963 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male43,850 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population89,983 people1 Jan 2025Puerto de Santa María, El - official stats15Official
Population over time16 published observations, 2010–2025
Population in Puerto de Santa María, El by year, residents88,00588,87189,73690,602201020142020202589,983residents

Population rose 1.7% between 2010 and 2025, from 88,503 to 89,983.

Foreign residents over time9 published observations, 2015–2024
Foreign residents in Puerto de Santa María, El by year, residents2,8153,2323,6494,066201520172019202120243,980residents

Foreign residents rose 28.9% between 2015 and 2024, from 3,087 to 3,980.

International community in Puerto de Santa María, El

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
TOTAL89,062100.0%
Spain83,71394.0%
South America1,6121.8%
European Union (without Spain)1,0091.1%
North America6900.8%
Rent of Europe6540.7%
Africa6080.7%
Central America and Caribbean4820.5%
Asia2810.3%
Oceania130.0%

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
TOTAL89,062100.0%
Spanish85,81696.4%
European Union (without Spain)7750.9%
South America5690.6%
Rent of Europe5170.6%
North America5050.6%
Central America and Caribbean3230.4%
Africa3180.4%
Asia2350.3%
Oceania20.0%
Statelens20.0%

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

Is Puerto de Santa María, El 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on education · range 51–71%
Family49%strong on safety, weak on education · range 40–58%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–68%
Foreign residents3,980 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population89,983 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Puerto de Santa María, El - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.7 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings49,077 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability95.01 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment28,866 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
Households32,490 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count40,629 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Puerto de Santa María, El 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 Puerto de Santa María, El?

The published population was 89,983 people in January 2025. Source: Puerto de Santa María, El - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Puerto de Santa María, El?

Average net cold rent is 6.7 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 469 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Puerto de Santa María, El?

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 SAN FERNANDO).

How safe is Puerto de Santa María, El?

Police recorded about 5,694 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator..

What is the unemployment rate in Puerto de Santa María, El?

The unemployment rate is about 18.6 % (2024). Source: INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city.

What is the typical salary around Puerto de Santa María, El?

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

Is Puerto de Santa María, El a good place to live?

Puerto de Santa María, El 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 Puerto de Santa María, El?

The official country of birth distribution records 608 people (0.7%) 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). Puerto de Santa María, El, Spain: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/puerto-de-santa-maria-el/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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