Living in La Seu d'Urgell
In La Seu d'Urgell, the statutory reference rent is €4.90 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.4% (2026).
The unemployment rate was 3.37% in June 2026. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 2,243. At the start of 2025, La Seu d'Urgell had a population of 13,009.
Lower unemployment than 78% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to La Seu d'Urgell?
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 La Seu d'Urgell?
Average net cold rent is 4.9 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): 4.9 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre4Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan3Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 7,482 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 5,076 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 2,406 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 4.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official |
Is La Seu d'Urgell 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.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 294 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.9 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in La Seu d'Urgell?
The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 3.37 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615
La Seu d'Urgell 3.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.5 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202512Official |
| People in employment | 4,191 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,261 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.37 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615Independent |
What does a salary buy in La Seu d'Urgell?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €1,778 |
| Rent, 60 m²€4.90/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €294 |
| Internet€20 · official · DIGI 300 Mbps fibre · 2026-09-30 | − €20 |
| Mobile plan€12 · official · DIGI 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €12 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,452 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Seu d'Urgell. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in La Seu d'Urgell. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,350 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was LEU, 4.6 km away in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.5% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Seu d'Urgell. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
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.
Population and city profile
How many people live in La Seu d'Urgell?
The published population was 13,009 people in January 2025. Source: La Seu d'Urgell - official stats13
By nationality
National passport82.8%Foreign residents17.2%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 15.19 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es14Official |
| Foreign residents | 2,243 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official |
| Female residents | 6,437 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official |
| Male residents | 6,131 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official |
| Population | 13,009 people | 1 Jan 2025 | La Seu d'Urgell - official stats13Official |
International community in La Seu d'Urgell
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 group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,229 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 9,620 | 78.7% |
| South America | 990 | 8.1% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 544 | 4.4% |
| Rent of Europe | 388 | 3.2% |
| Africa | 343 | 2.8% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 199 | 1.6% |
| Asia | 115 | 0.9% |
| North America | 29 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,229 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 10,524 | 86.1% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 575 | 4.7% |
| South America | 472 | 3.9% |
| Africa | 305 | 2.5% |
| Rent of Europe | 132 | 1.1% |
| Asia | 114 | 0.9% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 80 | 0.7% |
| North America | 27 | 0.2% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on La Seu d'Urgell
Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with La Seu d'Urgell from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Seu d'Urgell 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 guideSchool for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Regional reception programmes (aulas de enlace Madrid / aules d acollida Catalonia etc). How to enrol a child (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).
A country-wide rule for Spain; La Seu d'Urgell's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in La Seu d'Urgell?
The published population was 13,009 people in January 2025. Source: La Seu d'Urgell - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in La Seu d'Urgell?
Average net cold rent is 4.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 343 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
What is the unemployment rate in La Seu d'Urgell?
The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around La Seu d'Urgell?
The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
How many foreign residents live in La Seu d'Urgell?
2,243 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..
Is La Seu d'Urgell a good place to live?
La Seu d'Urgell 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 Spain live in La Seu d'Urgell?
The official country of birth distribution records 9,620 people (78.7%) 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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Sources
- Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-2 interior.gob.es · checked 2026-09-24
- cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
- DIGI 100GB mobile plan digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- DIGI 300 Mbps fibre digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
- Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
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- OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
- SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
- La Seu d'Urgell - official stats ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
- www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
- SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26
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