Maliaño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maliaño
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Locality
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 Maliaño
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
| Province | Cantabria |
| Comarca | Bay of Santander |
| Municipality | Camargo |
| Judicial district | Santander |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,563 |
| Demonym(s) | Cachonero, a (unofficial) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
39600
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Maliaño is a village located in the municipality of Camargo, in the region of Cantabria, Spain. It sits close to the Bay of Santander, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Santander, the main city of the region. Maliaño is also home to the important Santander Airport.
The village is split into two main areas: Alto Maliaño (High Maliaño) and Bajo Maliaño (Low Maliaño). In Alto Maliaño, you can find the Church of San Juan Bautista. This church holds the tomb of Juan de Herrera, a famous Spanish architect from the Renaissance period. In 2012, about 9,657 people lived in Maliaño.
Famous People from Maliaño
Maliaño has been the birthplace of several notable individuals. These people have made a name for themselves in various fields.
Sports Stars
- Juan Carlos Arteche Gómez (1957-2010) was an international footballer. He played for many years and was well-known in the sport.
- Modesto Cabello Aizpeolea (born 1922) is a famous bolo palma player. Bolo palma is a traditional sport from Cantabria.
Historians and Scholars
- Mateo Escagedo Salmón (1880–1934) was a respected historian. He wrote many important works about the past.
Images for kids
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Santander Airport, located in Maliaño.
See also
In Spanish: Maliaño para niños
