Santa María de Cayón facts for kids
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Santa María de Cayón
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![]() Cayón Valley
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![]() Location of Santa María de Cayón
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Autonomous community | ![]() |
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Province | Cantabria | ||
Comarca | Valles Pasiegos | ||
Judicial district | Medio Cudeyo | ||
Capital | Santa María de Cayón | ||
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• Total | 48.23 km2 (18.62 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | ||
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 9,167 | ||
• Density | 190.068/km2 (492.27/sq mi) | ||
Demonym(s) | Cayonés, esa | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Official language(s) | Spanish |
Santa María de Cayón is a small area in northern Spain. It is part of Cantabria, which is an autonomous community and province. Think of it like a state or region within Spain.
This area is called a municipality. In 2020, about 9,167 people lived there. The main town where the local government is located is also called Santa María de Cayón. However, the biggest town in the municipality is actually Sarón.
Towns and Villages
The municipality of Santa María de Cayón includes several towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm.
- San Román
- La Penilla
- Argomilla
- La Encina
- Sarón (This is the largest town in the municipality!)
- Santa María de Cayón (This is the capital, where the town hall is.)
- La Abadilla
- Esles
- Totero
- Lloreda
Friends Around the World
Santa María de Cayón has a special friendship with another town. This is called a "sister city" or "twinning" relationship. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
- Santa María de Cayón is twinned with Gujan-Mestras in France.
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