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Santander
City in Cantabria, Spain
Overview
Santander is a picturesque coastal city in Northern Spain known for its sweeping bays, golden beaches, and a lively mix of historic and modern attractions. The city offers a relaxed lifestyle, excellent seafood, and easy access to the scenic Cantabrian countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
173,635
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.46°, -3.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,145
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
70
English
48
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
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
115 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
397
Coworking
6
Cafes
117
Nightlife
216
Parks
58
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SDR
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped9 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 88/100.
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