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Villacarriedo is located in Cantabria
Villacarriedo
Villacarriedo
Location in Cantabria
Villacarriedo is located in Spain
Villacarriedo
Villacarriedo
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community Cantabria
Province Cantabria
Seat Villacarriedo
Area
 • Total 50.74 km2 (19.59 sq mi)
Elevation
211 m (692 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,604
 • Density 31.612/km2 (81.88/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39640
Website Ayunt. de Villacarriedo

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.


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