Pegalajar
City in Jaén, Spain
Overview
Pegalajar is a scenic Andalusian village set in the foothills of Sierra Mágina, known for its picturesque ponds, olive groves, and traditional whitewashed houses. Its slow pace, friendly locals, and proximity to nature make it a relaxing destination ideal for authentic rural tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Jaén
Population
2,827
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.74°, -3.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,195
Local Cost
$698
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
40
English
25
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
Internet Speed
362 Mbps
Upload
309 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 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 70/100.