La Roca de la Sierra
City in Badajoz, Spain
Overview
La Roca de la Sierra is a picturesque rural village set in the heart of Extremadura, known for its peaceful ambience, local gastronomy, and proximity to natural reserves. With just under 1,500 residents, it offers a genuine glimpse of traditional Spanish village life and warm, welcoming locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Badajoz
Population
1,453
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.11°, -6.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,180
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
52
English
25
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
542 mm
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
15
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
BJZ
Distance
27 km
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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.
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 68/100.