Escalante, Spain facts for kids
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Escalante
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Location of Escalante
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 Escalante
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria | ||
| Comarca | Trasmiera | ||
| Judicial district | Santoña | ||
| Capital | Escalante | ||
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| • Total | 19.11 km2 (7.38 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 771 | ||
| • Density | 40.35/km2 (104.49/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | escalantino, -na | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Escalante is a small and interesting town in Cantabria, Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. In 2018, about 771 people lived there. This makes Escalante a cozy place to live.
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What is Escalante?
Escalante is a type of local area called a municipality. In Spain, a municipality is the smallest unit of local government. It has its own town council and a mayor. This council helps manage things like local services and rules for the people living there.
Where is Escalante?
Escalante is located in the northern part of Spain. It is part of the Cantabria region. Cantabria is an "autonomous community," which means it has some self-governing powers. Escalante is also part of a larger area called Trasmiera. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. The town is only 7 meters (about 23 feet) above sea level.
People and Government
As of 2018, Escalante had a population of 771 people. People from Escalante are called escalantino or escalantina. The town has a local government that works to serve its residents.
Who is the Mayor?
The leader of Escalante's local government is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. As of 2017, the Mayor was Eneko Arévalo García. He is part of the Podemos political party. The Mayor and the town council work together. They manage the town's services and plan for its future.
Symbols of Escalante
Like many towns, Escalante has its own special symbols. These include a flag and a shield. These symbols represent the town's history and identity. You can see images of the flag and shield in the information box at the top of this page.
See also
In Spanish: Escalante (Cantabria) para niños
