Sarón facts for kids
Sarón is the largest town in Santa María de Cayón, a municipality in Cantabria, Spain.
Quick facts for kids
Sarón
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Locality in Santa María de Cayón municipality
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View of the town centre from La Tejera neighbourhood, located at a higher altitude
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 Sarón
Location in Cantabria
Sarón
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
| Province | Cantabria |
| Comarca | Valles Pasiegos |
| Judicial district | Medio Cudeyo |
| Municipality | Santa María de Cayón |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3 220 |
| • Rank | 28th in Cantabria |
Sarón was founded in 1876. It started at a busy road crossing thanks to a landowner named Antonio Saro y Galbán. He lived in a nearby place called La Abadilla. The town's name, Sarón, actually comes from his last name, Saro.
As of 2020, about 3,220 people live in Sarón. Slightly more than half, 50.7%, are boys and men, while 49.3% are girls and women.
A Look at Sarón's History
Sarón has some interesting historical spots. One of the oldest buildings still standing is the market. It was built in 1929 and has been a central part of the town for a long time.
The Famous Nestlé Factory
Just 2 kilometers away from Sarón, in the town of La Penilla, you can find a very important factory. This is where the famous Nestlé company has a factory. It was the first Nestlé factory to open in all of Spain, back in 1905!
People from Sarón
Some notable people have come from Sarón.
- José Manuel Fernández García, a music composer, was born here in 1956.
See also
In Spanish: Sarón (Santa María de Cayón) para niños
