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View of AmpueroLuis Fermín TURIEL PEREDO · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ampuero

Village

Ampuero is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. It has a population of approximately 4,384. The municipality was once under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Laredo, but was formally recognised as an autonomous municipality in 1728 by Phillip V of Spain.

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Since 1941, Ampuero is the site of an annual running of the bulls event held in September, as part of celebrations in honour of the Infant Mary (La Virgen Niña).

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ampuero
Province
Cantabria
Population (INE 2025)
4,518
Altitude
14 m
Area (IGN)
30.7 km²
Postcode
39840
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The essentials for getting around Ampuero without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.3435° N, 3.4157° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
39840
Altitude
14 m
Population (INE 2025)
4,518 inhabitants
Province / region
Cantabria · Cantabria
Official website
ayuntamientodeampuero.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Ampuero's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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