Ajo, Cantabria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ajo
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View of Ajo at the church of Santa María
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 Ajo, Cantabria
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community | Cantabria |
| Province | Cantabria |
| Comarca | Trasmiera |
| Judicial district | Santoña |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 1,549 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) |
Ajo is a small town in Cantabria, a beautiful region in northern Spain. It's the main town of the Bareyo area. Ajo is about 29 kilometers (around 18 miles) away from Santander, which is a bigger city nearby.
All About Ajo
A Look Back in Time
The first time Ajo was mentioned in writing was way back in the year 923. This was in an old book called the "Liber Testamentarum" from the Oviedo Cathedral. In this book, King Ordoño II of León gave the church of San Juan de Asio (which is Ajo) as a gift.
There's a fun story that the town's name, Ajo, comes from the Spanish word for "garlic." People used to say that the town smelled like garlic because its residents ate so much of it! However, this is just a popular story and not a proven fact.
What People Do in Ajo
Many people in Ajo work in different jobs. About 25% of the people work in what's called the "primary sector." This means jobs like farming or fishing.
- Around 19% of the people work in construction, building things.
- About 9.5% work in factories or other industries.
- The biggest group, 46.4%, works in the "services sector." These are jobs like working in shops, restaurants, or helping tourists.
It's interesting to know that over 78% of the jobs in Ajo are connected to the garlic industry. This shows how important garlic is to the town's economy!
Staying Informed in Ajo
The local government in Ajo, called the municipal corporation, helps keep everyone updated. Since 2007, they have published a magazine called "Ojerada." This magazine shares news about different activities happening in the town.
Since 2010, the people of Ajo also have a special way to get local news. It's a news source managed by the neighbors themselves. It's called Bareyo Digital or Bareyo Digital Media. This has become a very important place for local news in the Cantabria region.
See also
In Spanish: Ajo (Cantabria) para niños
