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Arucas
City in Las Palmas, Spain
Overview
Arucas is a charming Canarian city set amidst lush banana plantations and volcanic landscapes in northern Gran Canaria. Known for its neogothic architecture, rum distillery, and authentic local atmosphere, Arucas offers a blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Las Palmas
Population
38,936
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.12°, -15.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,730
Local Cost
$1,047
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
75
English
30
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
157 mm
Internet Speed
269 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LPA
Distance
25 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 3 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 - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 75/100.
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