La Guardia de Jaén
City in Jaén, Spain
Overview
La Guardia de Jaén is a small Andalusian town known for its medieval castle, olive groves, and traditional Spanish charm. It offers a tranquil escape with a local vibe, picturesque scenery, and authentic cuisine, set within the hills of Jaén province.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Jaén
Population
5,218
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.74°, -3.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,222
Local Cost
$764
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
60
English
20
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
406 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
10
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
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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 2026-03-22.
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 68/100.