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How to Say "main town" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “main town” is “cabecera” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
geographic center
A central town square with a large government building and a flag, representing a county seat.

Examples

Esa ciudad es la cabecera municipal.

That city is the municipal seat (the main administrative town).

Las cabeceras del río están en las montañas.

The headwaters of the river are in the mountains.

Regional Terms

In many Latin American countries, 'cabecera municipal' is the official term for the town that acts as the capital for a small region.

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