Matienzo
Matienzo is the name of a village and a karst depression some 25 km southeast of Santander in Ruesga municipality, Cantabria, northern Spain. The limestone around Matienzo is riddled with caves which have been extensively explored over the last 50 years by Spanish and British cavers.
- Hamlet with about 210 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 160 metres (520 feet)
- Description: human settlement in Ruesga, Cantabria, Spain
- Postal code: 39812
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Riva and Riaño.
Riaño
Hamlet
Riaño is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km north of Matienzo.
Ogarrio
Hamlet
Ogarrio is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km southeast of Matienzo.
Matienzo
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Latitude
43.31396° or 43° 18′ 50″ north
Longitude
-3.584° or 3° 35′ 2″ west
Open location code
8CMR8C78+HC
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Swedish—“Matienzo” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Consultorio médico de Matienzo and Antigua escuela de Matienzo.
Cantabria: Highlights
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