Argoños facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Argoños
Location in Cantabria
Argoños
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria |
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| Comarca | Trasmiera | ||
| Judicial district | Santoña | ||
| Capital | Argoños | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,723 | ||
| • Density | 312.7/km2 (809.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
39197
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Argoños is a small town and a municipality located in the northern part of Spain. It's part of the Cantabria region, which is an autonomous community. Think of an autonomous community like a large state or region with its own government.
In 2007, a census (which is like a big count of all the people living somewhere) showed that Argoños had about 1,260 residents. By 2018, the population had grown to 1,723 people!
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What is Argoños Like?
Argoños is a charming place with a total area of about 5.51 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,360 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 24 meters above sea level. This means it's quite close to the coast.
Towns within Argoños
The municipality of Argoños is made up of a few smaller towns or villages. The main town, also called Argoños, is the capital of the municipality. Here are the towns that belong to Argoños:
- Ancillo
- Argoños (This is the main town and capital)
- Cerecedas
- Santiuste
Who Leads Argoños?
Like any town, Argoños has a leader! The head of the local government is called the Alcalde, which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.
As of 2007, the mayor of Argoños was Juan José Barrotabeña Manso. He belonged to a political group called the People's Party (often called PP). Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how to run a government.
Where is Argoños Located?
Argoños is in the Cantabria region of Spain. Cantabria is known for its green landscapes, mountains, and beautiful coastline along the Bay of Biscay. Argoños is part of a larger area called Trasmiera. It's also in the Santoña judicial district, which means it's connected to the legal system in that area.
See also
In Spanish: Argoños para niños
