El Astillero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Astillero
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 El Astillero
Location in Cantabria
El Astillero
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 | Santander Bay | ||
| Judicial district | Santander | ||
| Capital | El Astillero | ||
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| • Total | 6.83 km2 (2.64 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 18,108 | ||
| • Density | 2,651.2/km2 (6,867/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Astillerenses | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
39610
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El Astillero (which means "The Shipyard" in English) is a town and a municipality in northern Spain. It is part of the Cantabria region. This town is very close to Santander, which is the capital city of Cantabria.
El Astillero is famous for its shipyard, where ships are built and repaired. It is also well-known for hosting the Spanish national Rowing Championships. The town's location is special because it is surrounded by estuaries, which are places where rivers meet the sea.
The town is located at the foot of a hill called Peña Cabarga. It is about 7.5 kilometers away from Santander and sits 20 meters above sea level. The area where the rivers meet the bay creates large wetlands. These wetlands are important homes for many different kinds of migratory birds throughout the year. The municipality covers an area of about 6.80 square kilometers.
Towns and Villages in El Astillero
The municipality of El Astillero includes two main population centers:
- El Astillero (this is the main town and capital)
- Guarnizo
Friendly Connections: Twin Towns
El Astillero has a special friendship with another town in Spain. This is called a "twin town" relationship.
Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
See also
In Spanish: El Astillero para niños
