Calzada del Coto
Calzada del Coto | |
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Church of San Esteban viewed from La Plaza | |
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Coat of arms | |
Calzada del Coto | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′15″N 5°4′50″W / 42.38750°N 5.08056°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | León |
| Municipality | Calzada del Coto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pablo Carbajal Carbajal (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.03 km2 (21.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 818 m (2,684 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01) | |
• Total | 217 |
| • Density | 3.87/km2 (10.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | cuqueto, cuqueta |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 24342 |
| Telephone prefix | 987 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | Ayto. de Calzada del Coto |
Calzada del Coto (Spanish pronunciation: [kalˈθaða ðel ˈkoto]) is a village and municipality located in the southeast of the province of León, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Tierra de Sahagún and the judicial district of Sahagún. According to the 2024 census (INE), it has a population of 223 inhabitants. It covers an area of 56.03 square kilometres (21.63 sq mi).
The municipality of Calzada del Coto is made up of two localities: Calzada del Coto (seat or capital) and Codornillos, along with the abandoned settlements of Valdelaguna, Villarrubia, Parazuelo, Mahudes, and Valdelocajos.
Calzada del Coto lies on the Camino de Santiago, specifically along the French Way. It is located 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) after Sahagún, which is traditionally considered the halfway point between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Santiago de Compostela. After passing through the village, pilgrims can either follow the Camino Real (Royal Road) to Bercianos del Real Camino (6.4 km; 4.0 mi) or continue along the Via Trajana (a Roman road) towards Calzadilla de los Hermanillos (8.1 km; 5.0 mi).