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Cabezón de la Sal
Municipality
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Streets in Cabezón de la Sal
Coat of arms of Cabezón de la Sal
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Location of Cabezón de la Sal
Location of Cabezón de la Sal
Cabezón de la Sal is located in Cantabria
Cabezón de la Sal
Cabezón de la Sal
Location in Cantabria
Cabezón de la Sal is located in Spain
Cabezón de la Sal
Cabezón de la Sal
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Cantabria
Province  Cantabria
Comarca Saja and Nansa valleys
Judicial district Torrelavega
Capital Cabezón de la Sal
Area
 • Total 33.23 km2 (12.83 sq mi)
Elevation
128 m (420 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total 8,181
 • Density 246.19/km2 (637.64/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Cabezón de la Sal is a cool place in Cantabria, Spain. It's a type of local government area called a municipality. Imagine it like a small county or district. In 2023, about 8,181 people lived there.

Fun Festivals and Celebrations

Cabezón de la Sal loves to celebrate! Here are some of the fun festivals they have:

  • February 2: Las Candelas in Casar de Periedo. This festival is held in a nearby village.
  • March 9: La Castañera in Vernejo. Another celebration in one of the local towns.
  • June 29: Saint Peter in Carrejo. A day to honor Saint Peter.
  • Second Sunday of August: Día de Cantabria or Día de la Montaña. This is a big day for all of Cantabria. It celebrates the region's culture and history.
  • August 16: San Roque. This festival happens in the La Pesa area of Cabezón de la Sal. It's also celebrated in Bustablado and Duña.
  • October 12: El Pilar in Las Casucas. This is a famous part of Cabezón de la Sal.
  • November 11: Saint Martin. This day honors the town's special patron saint.

Exploring the Towns of Cabezón de la Sal

The municipality of Cabezón de la Sal includes several smaller towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm. The main town, also called Cabezón de la Sal, is the capital of the area.

  • Bustablado
  • Cabezón de la Sal (This is the main town!)
  • Cabrojo
  • Carrejo
  • Casar
  • Duña
  • Ontoria
  • Periedo
  • Santibáñez
  • Vernejo
  • Virgen de la Peña

See also

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