Villavelayo

City in La Rioja, Spain

Overview

Villavelayo is a tiny, picturesque village tucked in the Sierra de la Demanda mountains of La Rioja, Spain. With just over 40 residents, it offers peace, rustic charm, and direct access to lush forests and rivers, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
La Rioja
Population
41
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.13°, -2.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,486
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$900
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
537 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.