Campoo de Enmedio

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Campoo de Enmedio
Campoo de Enmedio (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°58′54″N4°8′50″W / 42.98167°N 4.14722°W / 42.98167; -4.14722 Coordinates: 42°58′54″N4°8′50″W / 42.98167°N 4.14722°W / 42.98167; -4.14722
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Autonomous community Flag of Cantabria.svg  Cantabria
Province Flag of Cantabria.svg  Cantabria
Comarca Campoo
Judicial district Reinosa
Capital Matamorosa
Government
   Alcalde Gaudencio Carmelo Hijosa Herrero (2007) (PSC-PSOE)
Area
  Total91.05 km2 (35.15 sq mi)
Elevation
855 m (2,805 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total3,750
  Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Campoo de Enmedio is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 3.996 inhabitants. Its capital is Matamorosa.

Celada Marlantes is a locality within the municipality.

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
Landscape of Campoo de Enmedio in La Mayuela's zone. Campoo de Enmedio 001.JPG
Landscape of Campoo de Enmedio in La Mayuela's zone.
Detail of the Roman ruins of Juliobriga. Casa de los Morilllos (vista Sur)2.jpg
Detail of the Roman ruins of Juliobriga.
Romanesque church of Santa Maria de Retortillo (12th century). Iglesia de Sta. Ma de Retortillo.jpg
Romanesque church of Santa María de Retortillo (12th century).