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Purchena
City in Almeria, Spain
Overview
Purchena is a small, historic town in the Almanzora Valley of Almeria, Spain, known for its Moorish heritage and tranquil Andalusian atmosphere. With a population of just over 1,500, it offers a charming blend of ancient streets, local culture, and scenic mountain surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
1,533
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.35°, -2.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
5.6°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-13.3°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
267 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
192 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 19 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.
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