Corvera de Toranzo

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Corvera de Toranzo
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Corvera de Toranzo
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°12′37″N3°56′14″W / 43.21028°N 3.93722°W / 43.21028; -3.93722
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Autonomous community Flag of Cantabria.svg  Cantabria
Province Cantabria
Comarca Valles Pasiegos
Judicial district Medio Cudeyo
Capital San Vicente de Toranzo
Government
  MayorJosé Manuel Martínez Penagos (2007) (PP)
Area
  Total49.48 km2 (19.10 sq mi)
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total2,041
  Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39699

Corvera de Toranzo is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 2,202 inhabitants. Its capital is San Vicente de Toranzo.

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.