Ponferrada
City in León, Spain
Overview
Ponferrada is a lively city in the heart of the Bierzo region, famed for its striking medieval castle and charming old town. Surrounded by mountains and vineyards, it offers a blend of history, culture, and scenic outdoor activities. The city is a key stop on the Camino de Santiago, making it popular with pilgrims and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
León
Population
62,994
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.55°, -6.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$900
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
72
English
27
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
704 mm
Internet Speed
233 Mbps
Upload
180 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
189
Coworking
0
Cafes
48
Nightlife
120
Parks
21
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
778.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
Mapped44 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 11 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 44 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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.