Cantabria is an autonomous community of Spain with just one province (also called Cantabria). It has an area of 5 321 km² which is 1% of Spain with a population of 562,309 (2005) and a population density of 105.68/km². The capital is Santander. Cantabria shaded relief map Infrastructure: Freeways/motorways: Autovía del Cantábrico (A-8), Autovía de la Meseta (under construction), N-623. Seaport: Puerto de Raos (Santander) Airport: Aeropuerto de Parayas (Santander)