Calzada del Coto

Calzada del Coto
Church of San Esteban viewed from La Plaza
Calzada del Coto
Coordinates: 42°23′15″N 5°4′50″W / 42.38750°N 5.08056°W / 42.38750; -5.08056
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceLeón
MunicipalityCalzada del Coto
Government
  MayorPablo Carbajal Carbajal (PP)
Area
  Total
56.03 km2 (21.63 sq mi)
Elevation
818 m (2,684 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total
222
  Density4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
Demonym(s)cuqueto, cuqueta
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
24342
Telephone prefix987
ClimateCfb
WebsiteAyto. 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, 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), the municipality has a population of 223 inhabitants.

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 in the Camino de Santiago, specifically by the French Way. It is located 5 kilometers (3.2 miles) after Sahagún, considered the half-way point between St. Jean Pied de Port and Santiago de Compostela. Once the locality is crossed, pilgrims can choose to follow the Camino Real (Royal Road) to Bercianos del Real Camino or continue along the Via Trajana (Trajan Way, a Roman road) towards Calzadilla de los Hermanillos.