El Astillero

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El Astillero
Location

Location of El Astillero
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General information
Native name El Astillero (Spanish)
Spanish name El Astillero
Postal code 39610
Website http://www.astillero.com/
Administration
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Cantabria
Province Cantabria
Comarca Santander Bay
Mayor Carlos Cortina (PP)
Geography
Land Area 6,4 km²
Altitude 20 m AMSL
Population
Population 15.635 (2007)
Density 2.442,97 hab./km² (2007)

El Astillero (English: "The Shipyard") is a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria, northern Spain. It is near the province capital, Santander, and it is known for its shipyard, and for holding the title of Spain Municipal Rowing Champion.

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  • El Astillero (capital)
  • Guarnizo

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Coordinates: 43°24′N, 3°49′W