Pétrola
City in Albacete, Spain
Overview
Pétrola is a small, quiet town in Albacete province, renowned for its picturesque salt lagoon and traditional Spanish charm. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, offering a perfect escape into rural Castilla-La Mancha. Visitors will find friendly locals, peaceful surroundings, and unique natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Albacete
Population
665
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.83°, -1.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,230
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-10.8°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
348 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
ABC
Distance
31 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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 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 65/100.