Ruesga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ruesga
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Cantabria | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 87.96 km2 (33.96 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 872 | ||
| • Density | 9.914/km2 (25.676/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Ruesga is a small area in Cantabria Province, Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. As of 2018, about 872 people live here.
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Villages in Ruesga
Ruesga is made up of six different villages. Each village has its own unique charm.
Main Villages
The villages that form Ruesga are:
- Calseca
- Matienzo
- Mentera Barruelo
- Ogarrio
- Riva (This is the main village, like the capital of the municipality.)
- Valle
What People Do in Ruesga
The people of Ruesga mostly work in jobs related to the land. This includes farming and taking care of forests.
Farming and Forests
A big part of the local economy comes from agriculture and forestry. Many people work with animals or in the forests. About 53% of the workers in Ruesga have jobs in these areas.
Livestock Farming
Livestock farming is very important here. In the past, there were almost 5,000 farm animals. These animals were kept on nearly 200 different farms.
See also
In Spanish: Ruesga (Cantabria) para niños
