Balazote
City in Albacete, Spain
Overview
Balazote is a tranquil, traditional town in Albacete province, known for its agricultural roots and friendly community. Despite its size, the town offers a few historic landmarks and a glimpse of authentic rural Spanish life. Visitors will find a slower pace, scenic countryside, and warm local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Albacete
Population
2,379
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.88°, -2.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,348
Local Cost
$810
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
35
English
18
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
349 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
ABC
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.