Torrelavega

Torrelavega (Cantabrian: Torlavega) is a municipality in the single province Autonomous Community of Cantabria in northern Spain.

Torrelavega
Torlavega  (Cantabrian)
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
Flag of Torrelavega
Coat of arms of Torrelavega
Motto(s): 
Ave Maria
(Hail Mary)
Location of the Municipality of Torrelavega in Cantabria.
Location of the Municipality of Torrelavega in Cantabria.
Torrelavega is located in Spain
Torrelavega
Torrelavega
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 43°21′11″N 4°2′45″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Cantabria
ProvinceCantabria
ComarcaValle del Besaya
Founded14th century as Torre de la Vega
Government
  AlcaldeJosé Manuel Cruz Viadero (2015) (PSC-PSOE)
Area
  Total35.54 km2 (13.72 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Highest elevation
606 m (1,988 ft)
Lowest elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total51,687
  Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
DemonymTorrelaveguenses
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39300
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

Its highest point is 606 metres and its lowest point is 12 metres.

References

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

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