San Vicente de la Barquera facts for kids
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San Vicente de la Barquera
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Location of San Vicente de la Barquera
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 San Vicente de la Barquera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria | ||
| Comarca | Western coast | ||
| Judicial district | San Vicente de la Barquera | ||
| Capital | San Vicente de la Barquera | ||
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| • Total | 41.5 km2 (16.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,158 | ||
| • Density | 100.19/km2 (259.5/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Barquereño/a, evenciano/a, pejín/ina | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||
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San Vicente de la Barquera is a municipality of Cantabria in northern Spain. It had a population of 4,412 in 2002. Tourism is its main activity due to the area's natural environment and heritage. Approximately 80% of the municipal area belongs to the Oyambre Natural Park and enjoys a special protection regulated by the autonomous community of Cantabria as a result of its landscape and ecological value.
Castle of the King, built in the Early Middle Ages
See also
In Spanish: San Vicente de la Barquera para niños
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