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Country | ![]() |
Autonomous community | Cantabria |
Province | Cantabria |
Capital | Torrelavega |
Municipalities | |
Area | |
• Total | 432.1 km2 (166.8 sq mi) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 90,041 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Demonym | besayense |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The Besaya valley (Spanish: Valle del Besaya) is both a comarca located in the center of Cantabria, along the course of the Besaya River, and the natural valley of said river. Its capital is Torrelavega.