Villacarriedo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villacarriedo
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 Villacarriedo
Location in Cantabria
Villacarriedo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Cantabria | |
| Province | Cantabria | |
| Seat | Villacarriedo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 50.74 km2 (19.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,604 | |
| • Density | 31.612/km2 (81.88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
39640
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| Website | Ayunt. de Villacarriedo | |
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Villacarriedo is a small town in Spain. It is located in the region called Cantabria. A "municipality" is like a local area or district. Villacarriedo is the main town in its municipality.
Villages and Population
The municipality of Villacarriedo is made up of several smaller villages. In 2009, about 1,765 people lived here. These people were spread out among different villages:
- Abionzo (174 people)
- Aloños (159 people)
- Bárcena de Carriedo (185 people)
- Pedroso (71 people)
- Santibáñez (254 people)
- Soto (29 people)
- Tezanos (385 people)
- Villacarriedo (the main town) (508 people)
Where is Villacarriedo?
Villacarriedo is the most important village in the area. It is also where the local government is located. The town sits 211 meters (about 692 feet) above sea level. It is about 36 kilometers (22 miles) south of Santander. Santander is the capital city of the Cantabria region.
What Do People Do for Work?
The people in Villacarriedo work in different jobs. Here's a look at what they do:
- About 37% of workers are in the primary sector. This means they work in farming, fishing, or forestry.
- About 15% of workers build things. They work in construction.
- Around 11% of workers are in industry. This means they work in factories or make goods.
- The largest group, about 37%, works in the service sector. These jobs include things like shops, hotels, schools, and healthcare.
See also
Want to learn more? Check out the article about Villacarriedo for kids in Spanish: Villacarriedo para niños
