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Limpias

Limpias
Church-Shrine of the Holy Christ of the Agony, Limpias
Church-Shrine of the Holy Christ of the Agony, Limpias
Flag of Limpias
Coat of arms of Limpias
Location of Limpias
Location of Limpias
Limpias is located in Spain
Limpias
Limpias
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°21′46″N 3°25′29″W / 43.36278°N 3.42472°W / 43.36278; -3.42472
Country Spain
Autonomous community Cantabria
ProvinceCantabria
ComarcaAsón valley
Judicial districtLaredo
CapitalLimpias
Government
 • AlcaldesaMaría del Mar Iglesias Arce (2007) (PSC-PSOE)
Area
 • Total
10.07 km2 (3.89 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,983
 • Density196.9/km2 (510.0/sq mi)
DemonymLumpiense
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

Limpias is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 1,497 inhabitants. It is the home of the Church-Shrine of the Holy Christ of the Agony of Limpias (Santo Cristo de la Agonía de Limpias), a 17th century crucifix said to be miraculous.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".
  2. ↑ "Santo Cristo de Limpias: The Miraculous Crucifix". traditionalcatholic.co. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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