Gijón
City in Asturias, Spain
Overview
Gijón is a lively coastal city in northern Spain, famed for its beautiful urban beaches, lively local culture, and Asturian cuisine. With maritime heritage and green parks, it offers both relaxation and exciting urban experiences for all ages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Asturias
Population
268,561
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.53°, -5.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,946
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
71
English
43
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
316 Mbps
Upload
251 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
505
Coworking
0
Cafes
210
Nightlife
166
Parks
129
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OVD
Distance
30 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped48 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 48 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 87/100.