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Living in Ugena

Ugena is a city in Spain. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 511. At the start of 2025, Ugena had a population of 5,988.

Pricier rent than 71% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 70% 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 Ugena?

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 Ugena.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Ugena?

Average net cold rent is 6.6 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): 6.6 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesUgena highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ugena 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€6.60Ugena€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,718 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings1,947 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings771 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 396 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.6 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 5.44% in June 2026.

What is the unemployment rate in Ugena?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.44 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Ugena is 5.4%. 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%4375–10Ugena 5.4%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
Gigabit broadband availability94 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment2,571 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,837 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.44 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617Independent

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was MAD, 45.4 km away, with 158 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 94% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport158 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportMAD13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport45.4 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Ugena?

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 PARLA)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
Ugena average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ugena average monthly precipitation, mm0153045602831323836186823544537JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ugena average monthly sunshine, hours095190285380154182223246289337376348265210157137JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ugena annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52511.0PM2.5154022.0PM10104017.0NO₂µg/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 Ugena 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/m³3011–12Ugena 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 mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ESTACIÓN DE LA SAGRA (ILLESCAS))2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean22 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ESTACIÓN DE LA SAGRA (ILLESCAS))3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station PARLA)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.1 · Feb 13.2 · Mar 16.9 · Apr 19.4 · May 24 · Jun 29.9 · Jul 33.7 · Aug 33 · Sep 27.6 · Oct 21.2 · Nov 14.8 · Dec 11.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2 · Feb 2.8 · Mar 5.6 · Apr 8 · May 11.9 · Jun 16.8 · Jul 19.8 · Aug 19.6 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 5.7 · Dec 2.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6.6 · Feb 8 · Mar 11.3 · Apr 13.7 · May 18 · Jun 23.3 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 26.3 · Sep 21.6 · Oct 16 · Nov 10.3 · Dec 7.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 28 · Feb 31.4 · Mar 31.9 · Apr 38.2 · May 36.4 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 6.3 · Aug 7.8 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 53.7 · Nov 45.1 · Dec 37 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE15Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 154.1 · Feb 181.8 · Mar 222.7 · Apr 246.2 · May 288.7 · Jun 337.4 · Jul 375.5 · Aug 348.3 · Sep 264.9 · Oct 209.7 · Nov 157.4 · Dec 137.2 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE15Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

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Santa Cristina d'Aro5,987 residentsOutes5,998 residentsCanonja, La6,001 residentsBorriol6,018 residentsArafo5,945 residentsAnglès5,944 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ugena?

The published population was 5,988 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ugena residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.5%Foreign residents 8.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.48 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es16Official
Foreign residents511 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.11Official
Population Female2,772 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male2,951 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population5,988 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Ugena

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
TOTAL5,631100.0%
Spain5,06389.9%
South America1883.3%
European Union (without Spain)1632.9%
Africa1071.9%
Central America and Caribbean390.7%
Rent of Europe360.6%
Asia300.5%
North America40.1%
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
TOTAL5,631100.0%
Spanish5,21892.7%
European Union (without Spain)1602.8%
Africa871.5%
South America811.4%
Asia320.6%
Rent of Europe290.5%
Central America and Caribbean210.4%
North America30.1%

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

Is Ugena 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student56%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents511 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population5,988 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.6 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings2,718 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability94 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment2,571 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
Households1,950 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count3,093 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ugena 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 Ugena?

The published population was 5,988 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Ugena?

Average net cold rent is 6.6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 462 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Ugena?

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 PARLA).

What is the unemployment rate in Ugena?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Ugena?

The median gross salary is 1,837 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Ugena?

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

Is Ugena a good place to live?

Ugena 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 Ugena?

The official country of birth distribution records 107 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. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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