# Living in Mutxamel: natural hazards, housing and amenities Mutxamel is a municipality in the province of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with 28,621 registered residents (1 January 2025). The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. Resale homes pay 9 % transfer tax (ITP). This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ. As of: 12 November 2026 · Source: https://www.place-check.com/places/spain/mutxamel ## About Mutxamel ### Mutxamel: an inland home base close to Alicante Mutxamel sits in Alicante province, in the Comunitat Valenciana, just inland from the coastal settlements around Alicante. Its setting is the dry, gently rising landscape of the historic Alicante market-garden belt, where irrigation supported orchards and farming long before the wider area became a destination for international residents. The agricultural past remains part of its identity, but everyday Mutxamel is increasingly tied to the jobs, services and transport network of metropolitan Alicante. With around **28,600 residents**, Mutxamel is a substantial town rather than a small village or a beach resort. Its population grew by **11.6% over five years**, and foreign nationals account for 12.9% of residents. For people considering moving to Mutxamel, the main attraction is that combination: a year-round Spanish town with access to the coast and Alicante, without living directly on the seafront. ### Living in Mutxamel: a town shaped by its agricultural past Mutxamel belongs to the historic *l’Horta d’Alacant*—the irrigated agricultural land around Alicante. That background helps explain its character: a town centred on local life rather than one built primarily around summer visitors. The older centre and surrounding residential areas should not, however, be treated as interchangeable when choosing a home. Mutxamel is not a coastal town. Beach visits mean travelling towards the coast, while Alicante provides a broader choice of employment, cultural venues and specialist services. That separation can suit residents who want a home base away from the beachfront, but it also makes the practical journey from an individual property important. Spanish and Valencian form part of local public life. International residents are an established part of the population, but the town’s services and routines are not organised solely around an expatriate audience. ### Everyday shopping and services near the centre The central service picture is useful for anyone hoping to manage some daily errands on foot. Mapping within 2 km of the centre records 13 supermarkets and grocery shops, nine pharmacies, 17 restaurants, ten cafés and nine bars. The nearest mapped supermarket is about 300 m from the centre, with a pharmacy about 50 m away and a doctor or health centre about 200 m away. Those figures suggest a functioning everyday centre, not simply a residential base dependent on Alicante for every purchase. They are mapped listings, though, rather than a guarantee of opening hours, medical capacity or the range available in each shop. For a home farther from the centre, the same convenience cannot be assumed. The walking route to groceries, healthcare and a transport stop matters more than the town-wide count, particularly where a journey involves a main road. ### Commuting from Mutxamel to Alicante and beyond Road access is a significant part of Mutxamel’s appeal. The A-70 runs about 700 m from the centre, and motorway exit 5 is about 1.5 km away. This places the town within Alicante’s wider road network, although proximity to a motorway does not establish a reliable rush-hour journey time. Public transport needs closer scrutiny. A weekday-morning journey from the centre to Alicante/Alacant takes about **50 minutes with one change**. There are 46 mapped public transport stops within 2 km, including one about 50 m from the centre, but stop density alone says little about frequency or evening services. Mutxamel has no centrally located railway station: Sant Vicent Centre, the nearest listed station, is about 7.6 km away in a straight line. Alicante-Elche Airport is about 18 km away, also measured in a straight line rather than by road. For regular commuters or frequent flyers, checking the complete door-to-door journey is essential. ### Moving to Mutxamel with children The mapping records 15 schools and two nursery schools within 2 km of the centre. That gives families a useful starting point, but it does not establish places available, admissions arrangements, teaching languages or which ages each establishment serves. The nearest mapped nursery is about 1.5 km from the centre, a reminder that provision for younger children may not be immediately walkable. Mutxamel’s year-round population supports a more continuous daily rhythm than a holiday-led setting. Families can combine town-based routines with trips to the coast, while still needing to assess school journeys separately from an adult commute into Alicante. ### Who Mutxamel suits—and what to check at the address Mutxamel is worth considering for households wanting an established inland town within Alicante’s orbit. It may be less convenient for anyone expecting a walk-to-the-beach lifestyle or direct rail commuting. Check road noise at the property, especially given the nearby A-70. The centre falls outside the strategic noise-map contours, but those maps do not capture every local disturbance. It also lies outside the nationally mapped river and coastal flood areas supplied; that finding should not be extended to every address. Before committing, test the actual school, shopping and commuting routes, and inspect the home’s light and surroundings. In Mutxamel, those address-level differences can matter more than proximity to Alicante on a map. ## Where Mutxamel is Mutxamel is a municipality in the province of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain (INE municipality code 03090). The centre lies at about 70 m above sea level, on a slope. - Province: Alicante - Autonomous community: Comunitat Valenciana - INE code: 03090 - Elevation of the centre: 70 m ## Population Mutxamel had 28,621 registered residents on 1 January 2025 (+11.6 % over five years), according to the municipal register (padrón). The mean age is 41.4 years; 15.9 % of residents are 65 or older; 18.7 % are under 18 (2024). The average household has 2.8 people. 12.9 % of residents are foreign nationals and 18.2 % were born abroad (Spain overall: 14.1 % foreign nationals). The largest foreign groups are France (1.1 %); INE annual census, 1 January 2025. Average net income is €14,937 per person and €41,526 per household a year (2024, INE household income atlas, based on tax records). - Residents (1 Jan 2025): 28,621 - Change over five years: +11.6 % - Mean age: 41.4 years - Foreign nationals: 12.9 % - Net income per person (2024): €14,937 ## Housing: prices, rents and purchase taxes In Comunitat Valenciana, house prices changed by +13.0 % over the last year (resale homes: +13.8 %) and by +54.5 % over five years, according to the INE house price index (IPV) for 2026Q2. The index is only published per autonomous community and does not give prices per square metre. Rents in Mutxamel changed by +4.7 % year on year in 2024 (INE rental price index, IPVA). Buying a resale home in Comunitat Valenciana costs transfer tax (ITP) of 9 % of the price, rising on a scale to 11 % above €1,000,000. A new home bought from a developer pays 10 % VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty (AJD, 0.5 to 1.5 % depending on the region) instead. Reduced rates exist, for example for young buyers, large families or a main residence. Mutxamel is not a declared stressed rental market area under Spain's 2023 Housing Act (declarations published up to 3 November 2026), so the rent caps for such areas do not apply. - House prices, year on year (Comunitat Valenciana): +13.0 % - House prices, five years: +54.5 % - Rents, year on year (2024): +4.7 % - Transfer tax (ITP), resale: 9 % - Stressed rental area: no ## Everyday life and amenities Within 2 km of the centre, OpenStreetMap lists 13 supermarkets and groceries, 17 restaurants, 10 cafés, 9 bars, 15 schools, 2 nursery schools, 1 doctor's practice, 9 pharmacies and 46 public transport stops. Nearest to the centre, in a straight line: supermarket, about 300 m; pharmacy, about 50 m; doctor or health centre, about 200 m; nursery school, about 1.5 km; public transport stop, about 50 m. The nearest railway station (Sant Vicent Centre) is about 7.6 km from the centre. ## Noise and traffic The A-70 runs about 700 m from the centre. The nearest main road (CV-821) is about 1.7 km away. The nearest railway line is about 7.6 km from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Alicante-Elche (ALC), about 18 km in a straight line. An airfield lies about 3.4 km away. The centre is not inside any noise contour of the strategic noise maps (European Environment Agency, 2022); the maps only cover major roads, railways, airports and large urban areas, so this is no guarantee of quiet. ## Natural hazards The centre lies outside the river and coastal flood areas mapped by Spain's national flood mapping system (SNCZI) for 10-, 100- and 500-year return periods. Small streams and dry riverbeds (ramblas), flash floods after torrential rain (DANA) and urban runoff are largely not mapped: "not mapped" does not mean "no risk". Under Spain's seismic building code (NCSE-02), Mutxamel has a basic seismic acceleration of 0.13 g, so buildings must be designed to resist earthquakes. Since 2000, the European seismic catalogue (EMSC) lists 47 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or more within 50 km, the strongest of magnitude 5.5 (2000). Radon: the radon potential map of Spain's Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) puts the area at 101-200 Bq/m³ (P90, class 2 of 5), below the 300 Bq/m³ reference level. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty. No landslides or other ground movements are documented within 2 km of the centre (IGME BDMoves inventory). - Flood area at the centre: none mapped - Seismic acceleration (NCSE-02): 0.13 g - Radon potential (P90): 101-200 Bq/m³ ## Connections and internet By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 50 min to Alicante/Alacant (1 change) and about 225 min to Madrid (2 changes). The nearest motorway junction (exit 5) is about 1.5 km from the centre. 95 % of households in Mutxamel can get fibre to the home (FTTH) and 94 % at least 1 Gbit/s; 5G reaches 100 % (operator data, 2025). Coverage can differ from street to street. ## Climate and sun On 21 December the centre gets about 9:18 h of direct sun, on 21 June about 14:18 h (terrain only; buildings and trees not included). A solar PV system at the optimal tilt yields about 1,660 kWh per kWp a year here (PVGIS). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a flood risk in Mutxamel? The centre lies outside the river and coastal flood areas mapped by Spain's national flood mapping system (SNCZI) for 10-, 100- and 500-year return periods. Small streams and dry riverbeds (ramblas), flash floods after torrential rain (DANA) and urban runoff are largely not mapped: "not mapped" does not mean "no risk". For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### What purchase tax do you pay when buying a home in Mutxamel? Buying a resale home in Comunitat Valenciana costs transfer tax (ITP) of 9 % of the price, rising on a scale to 11 % above €1,000,000. A new home bought from a developer pays 10 % VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty (AJD, 0.5 to 1.5 % depending on the region) instead. Reduced rates exist, for example for young buyers, large families or a main residence. For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Is Mutxamel a stressed rental market area? Mutxamel is not a declared stressed rental market area under Spain's 2023 Housing Act (declarations published up to 3 November 2026), so the rent caps for such areas do not apply. For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Is Mutxamel in an earthquake zone? Under Spain's seismic building code (NCSE-02), Mutxamel has a basic seismic acceleration of 0.13 g, so buildings must be designed to resist earthquakes. Since 2000, the European seismic catalogue (EMSC) lists 47 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or more within 50 km, the strongest of magnitude 5.5 (2000). For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How many people live in Mutxamel? Mutxamel had 28,621 registered residents on 1 January 2025 (INE). 12.9 % are foreign nationals. For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Are there schools and shops in Mutxamel? Within 2 km of the centre, OpenStreetMap lists 13 supermarkets and groceries, 17 restaurants, 10 cafés, 9 bars, 15 schools, 2 nursery schools, 1 doctor's practice, 9 pharmacies and 46 public transport stops. For an exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ## Sources - Photon geocoder (OpenStreetMap data) (komoot / OpenStreetMap contributors; ODbL 1.0): https://photon.komoot.io - CartoCiudad reverse geocoding (municipio, provincia, comunidad autónoma) (Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) / CNIG, CartoCiudad; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-02): https://www.cartociudad.es/geocoder/api/geocoder - INE: Padrón municipal (population), Atlas de distribución de renta de los hogares (ADRH: demographics, income) (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE); INE terms of use (free reuse incl. commercial, citing the source); data padrón 1 Jan 2025; ADRH 2024): https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177088&menu=ultiDatos&idp=1254735976608 - INE Índice de Precios de Vivienda (IPV, base 2025, by comunidad autónoma) and Índice de Precios de Vivienda en Alquiler (IPVA, by municipality) (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE); INE terms of use (free reuse incl. commercial, citing the source); data 2020Q3-2026Q2): https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736152838&menu=ultiDatos&idp=1254735976607 - INE Censo anual de población: población por nacionalidad y país de nacimiento (sección censal, municipio, provincia) (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE); INE terms of use (free reuse incl. commercial, citing the source); data 1 Jan 2025): https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736176992&idp=1254735572981 - OpenStreetMap via OpenFreeMap vector tiles (OpenMapTiles schema) (OpenStreetMap contributors; tiles: OpenFreeMap (fallback VersaTiles); ODbL 1.0 (OpenStreetMap data); OpenMapTiles schema CC BY 4.0; data 2026-11-01): https://openfreemap.org/ - Transitous stop index (MOTIS 2 map/stops) (Transitous (community service); timetable data per transitous.org/sources; Transitous usage policy: non-commercial only (fallback, replace before launch); data per source licences; data 2026-11-12): https://transitous.org/sources/ - Transitous public transport routing (MOTIS 2) (Transitous (community service); timetable data per transitous.org/sources; Transitous usage policy: non-commercial only (fallback, replace before launch); data per source licences, OSM ODbL; data 2026-11-13): https://transitous.org/sources/ - Strategic noise maps (Environmental Noise Directive, round 2022), EEA noise contours (European Environment Agency (EEA), data reported by the member states; EEA standard re-use policy (CC BY 4.0); data 2022): https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/noise - Purchase taxes (ITP by comunidad autónoma; IVA / AJD) and stressed rental zones (Ley 12/2023), static tables (Regional tax laws (BOE / regional gazettes); Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana, quarterly BOE resolutions; Official legal texts (BOE: free reuse, Real Decreto 1495/2011); data 2026-11-04): https://www.boe.es/ - SNCZI flood hazard maps T10/T100/T500 (fluvial) and T500 (coastal), INSPIRE WMS (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITECO), served by the IDEE / IGN; CC BY 4.0): https://sig.miteco.gob.es/snczi/ - BDMoves landslide inventory and Mapa de Movimientos del Terreno 1:1,000,000 (Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME-CSIC); CC BY 4.0): https://mapas.igme.es/gis/rest/services/BasesDatos/IGME_BDMoves_ES/MapServer - NCSE-02 seismic code, Annex 1 (basic acceleration per municipality); EMSC earthquake catalogue (FDSN event service) (Ministerio de Fomento / IGN (NCSE-02, BOE); European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC); BOE: free reuse; EMSC data policy (free use with attribution); data 2000-2026): https://www.seismicportal.eu/ - Mapa del potencial de radón de España (P90 classes), republished in the SIU (Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear (CSN); service: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana (SIU); CSN / MIVAU open data (reuse with attribution)): https://www.csn.es/mapa-del-potencial-de-radon-en-espana - Cobertura de banda ancha en España, by municipality (FTTH, ≥ 100 Mbit/s, ≥ 1 Gbit/s, 4G, 5G) (Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública, Secretaría de Estado de Telecomunicaciones e Infraestructuras Digitales; Public sector information, free reuse with attribution (Ley 37/2007, RD 1495/2011; datos.gob.es); data 2025-06-30): https://digital.gob.es/telecomunicaciones-infraestructuras-digitales/areas-interes/banda-ancha/informacion-cobertura - Copernicus DEM GLO-30 (30 m surface model, read live) (European Space Agency (ESA) / Copernicus, served by AWS Open Data; Copernicus DEM licence (free use with attribution); data 2021): https://copernicus-dem-30m.s3.amazonaws.com/ - Terrain horizon + sun path, computed from Copernicus DEM GLO-30 (radius 20 km) (European Space Agency (ESA) / Copernicus, served by AWS Open Data; Copernicus DEM licence (free use with attribution); data 2021): https://copernicus-dem-30m.s3.amazonaws.com/ - PVGIS 5.3 PVcalc (1 kWp, crystalline Si, 14 % losses, optimal angles) (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC); EC reuse notice (Decision 2011/833/EU), reuse incl. commercial with acknowledgement; data PVGIS-SARAH3 2005-2023): https://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvg_tools/en/ --- What is it like at your address? 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