Velilla del Río Carrión
City in Palencia, Spain
Overview
Velilla del Río Carrión is a picturesque small town set in the foothills of the Cantabrian Mountains in Palencia province, Spain. Known for its stunning natural surroundings, riverside charm, and friendly, close-knit community, it is ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Palencia
Population
1,132
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.83°, -4.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,286
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
760 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.
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 63/100.