The municipality of Cabezón de la Sal lies in the province of Cantabria, in Cantabria: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 8,226 people, over about 33.0 km².
With about 249 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 22 municipalities in the province of Cantabria with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 16 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 36 km south-west of Santander, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Bilbao, about 105 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Santander (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Cabezón de la Sal; all the municipalities in the province of Cantabria are listed on their own page.