Polanco
City in Cantabria, Spain
Overview
Polanco is a charming, small town in Cantabria known for its peaceful rural landscape and authentic Spanish village atmosphere. With just over 6,200 residents, it offers a quiet escape and a glimpse into traditional Cantabrian life, only a short drive from the Cantabrian coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
6,231
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.39°, -4.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,580
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$1,290
Cashless
60
English
38
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
993 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
16 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 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.