Herce

City in La Rioja, Spain

Overview

Herce is a charming, small village in La Rioja, Spain, renowned for its medieval castle, rural landscapes, and laid-back atmosphere. With just over 300 inhabitants, it offers an authentic taste of Spanish country life and is surrounded by vineyards and scenic nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
La Rioja
Population
338
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.21°, -2.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,215
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-10.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
457 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RJL
Distance
30 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.