San Juan de Raicedo is a town in the Arenas de Iguña

Arenas de Iguña

Arenas de Iguña is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 1,927 inhabitants.-Towns:*Arenas de Iguña *Bostronizo*Cohiño*Las Fraguas*Los Llares*Palacio...

 municipality of the Spanish

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 region of Cantabria

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. The town's population was 138 as of 2004. San Juan de Raicedo is located 0.6 kilometre (0.372823641989884 mi) from the capital of the municipality, Arenas de Iguña, and 180 meters (591 feet) above sea level. A Roman

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church, built during the first half of the 12th century upon older foundations, can be found in this village. The church was registered as a cultural heritage site and has been protected since 2002.

Reference

• Cantabria 102 Municipios (Spanish) http://www.cantabria102municipios.com/besaya/arenas_de_iguna/nucleos.htm