Molledo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molledo
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Location of Molledo
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 Molledo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria | ||
| Comarca | Besaya | ||
| Judicial district | Torrelavega | ||
| Capital | Molledo | ||
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| • Total | 71.07 km2 (27.44 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,544 | ||
| • Density | 21.725/km2 (56.268/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Molledo is a municipality, which is like a local government area, located in the region of Cantabria, Spain. It is a place with its own local government and a collection of smaller towns.
Where is Molledo?
Molledo is found in the northern part of Spain. It is part of the Cantabria region. The municipality covers an area of about 71 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 7,100 football fields! The main town of Molledo is about 241 meters above sea level.
People of Molledo
As of 2018, about 1,544 people live in the Molledo municipality. This number includes everyone living in the main town and the smaller villages around it. The population density is how many people live per square kilometer.
Localities in Molledo
Molledo is made up of several smaller towns and villages. The main town is also called Molledo, and it's the capital of the municipality. Here are some of the places that make up Molledo and how many people lived in them in 2018:
- Cobejo, with 20 people.
- Helguera, with 122 people.
- Molledo (the Capital), with 425 people.
- San Martín de Quevedo, with 236 people.
- Santa Cruz, with 188 people.
- Santa Olalla, with 159 people.
- Silió, with 620 people.
Who Leads Molledo?
The person in charge of the Molledo municipality is called the Alcalde. This is like a mayor. The current Alcalde of Molledo is Dámaso Tezanos Díaz. The Alcalde helps make decisions for the community.
