Palacios de la Sierra
City in Burgos, Spain
Overview
Palacios de la Sierra is a picturesque village in the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, known for its Romanesque churches, ancient necropolis, and tranquil rural landscapes. The town offers a glimpse into traditional Castilian life and is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Burgos
Population
677
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.96°, -3.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,306
Local Cost
$818
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
537 mm
Internet Speed
481 Mbps
Upload
360 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 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 68/100.