Santa Marta
City in Badajoz, Spain
Overview
Santa Marta is a small but lively town in the Extremadura region, known for its friendly locals, historic charm, and peaceful rural atmosphere. Surrounded by farmland and set close to the city of Badajoz, it offers an authentic Spanish experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Badajoz
Population
4,145
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.61°, -6.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,438
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
62
English
30
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
491 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
21
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
BJZ
Distance
35 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 81/100.