Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
174K
Population
57 km2
Area
350 Mbps
Internet
Europe/Madrid
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Santander is a city in Spain with a population of 174K. Internet speeds average 350 Mbps download. The city has 6,574 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Spain
Region
Southern Europe
Population
174K
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Currency
EUR
Language
Catalan
GPS
43.47, -3.80
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
350 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 173,635 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,574 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
401
Cafes
206
Bars
347
Fast Food
62
Shopping
Supermarkets
140
Convenience
70
Shopping Malls
8
Healthcare
Hospitals
10
Clinics
92
Pharmacies
107
Education
Schools
165
Universities
17
Libraries
17
Recreation
Parks
805
Playgrounds
321
Sports
764
Cinemas
7
Museums
30
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
792
Train Stations
38
Fuel Stations
69
Services
Banks
124
ATMs
26
Post Offices
11
Police
12
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
350 Mbps
Download
315 Mbps
Upload
20ms
Latency
3,199
Tests
1,092
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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10°
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12°
M
15°
A
17°
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19°
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20°
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19°
A
17°
S
15°
O
12°
N
10°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Santander known for?
Santander is a city in Spain. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Santander?
Santander has an average download speed of 350 Mbps and upload speed of 315 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Santander?
The population of Santander is approximately 174K.
What infrastructure does Santander have?
Santander has 6,574 mapped points of interest, including 401 restaurants, 10 hospitals, 165 schools.
What country is Santander in?
Santander is located in Spain.
