Villanueva de la Cañada
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
Villanueva de la Cañada is a lively commuter town just west of Madrid, known for its blend of suburban tranquility and lively student life thanks to the local university. The city combines green parks and local gastronomy with a welcoming, international atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
23,799
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.45°, -4.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,995
Local Cost
$1,342
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
74
English
48
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
447 mm
Internet Speed
317 Mbps
Upload
296 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
40
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAD
Distance
38 km
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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 33 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.
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 72/100.