Living in Ponferrada
Ponferrada is a large municipality in Castilla y León, Spain, home to 63,747 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #54 of 1,989), single pensioners (top 7%, #130 of 2,098), remote workers (top 13%, #158 of 1,313).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ponferrada
- The Sil runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 17:56; in late June it sets around 22:07.
How Ponferrada ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Spain. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Spain | In Castilla y León | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #458 of 2,778 | #35 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #544 of 1,796 | #34 of 90 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #211 of 1,689 | #21 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #197 of 1,254 | #16 of 44 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #303 of 2,098 | #16 of 94 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #130 of 2,098 | #12 of 94 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #54 of 1,989 | #5 of 103 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #158 of 1,313 | #2 of 60 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #1,335 of 1,689 | #51 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #649 of 2,260 | #31 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #640 of 1,313 | #25 of 60 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #317 of 2,098 | #34 of 94 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #1,831 of 3,442 | #216 of 295 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #472 of 3,137 | #29 of 241 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #1,640 of 3,442 | #194 of 295 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #252 of 3,137 | #10 of 241 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #1,724 of 8,132 | #59 of 2248 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #740 of 2,260 | #57 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 43 | #1,366 of 2,260 | #73 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bembibre 16 km
- Barco de Valdeorras, O 35 km
- Astorga 46 km
- Villablino 49 km
- Bañeza, La 64 km
- Cangas del Narcea 70 km
- Sarria 71 km
- Monforte de Lemos 75 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.