Balmaseda
City in Bizkaia, Spain
Overview
Balmaseda is a picturesque town in Bizkaia, set in a lush valley crossed by the Kadagua River. Known for its medieval architecture, rich Basque traditions, and welcoming community, it provides an authentic small-town Spanish experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
7,633
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.19°, -3.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,492
Local Cost
$908
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
75
English
45
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
899 mm
Internet Speed
319 Mbps
Upload
327 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
117.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
26 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 25 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 67/100.