Ézaro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
O Ézaro (Santa Uxía)
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Ézaro
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Location of Dumbría municipality (which Ézaro is part of) within Galicia
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| • Total | 13.2 km2 (5.1 sq mi) |
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(2019)
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| • Total | 600 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ézaro (officially called O Ézaro (Santa Uxía)) is a small area in northwestern Spain. It's part of a bigger town called Dumbría in the province of A Coruña. This area is in Galicia, which is a special region in Spain. Ézaro is also part of a district known as Fisterra. In 2019, about 600 people lived there.
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Geography of Ézaro
Ézaro is special because it's the only part of the Dumbría area that touches the sea, the amazing Atlantic Ocean. It's about 100 kilometers away from the city of A Coruña. This beautiful place is located in a region often called Costa da Morte, which means "Coast of Death". Don't worry, it's named for its rugged coastline, not danger!
The Ézaro area covers about 13.2 square kilometers. The Xallas River flows through it and creates something truly unique: the Fervenza do Ézaro waterfall. This is the only waterfall in Europe that flows directly into the ocean! Years ago, the water only flowed on weekends when a dam upstream was opened. But now, the waterfall flows all the time, making it a constant natural wonder.
Near the waterfall, you can find the Museum of Electricity. This museum teaches you about how electricity is made using water power. It's also the starting point for a challenging road climb up to the Mirador de Ézaro, a viewpoint with amazing views.
The main part of Ézaro has a lovely walking path along its beach. This beach, called Praia do Ézaro, has fine sand and has been given a Blue Flag award. This means it's a very clean and safe beach for swimming and relaxing.
Villages in Ézaro
Ézaro is made up of several smaller villages or hamlets. These are like tiny communities within the larger Ézaro area. Some of these villages include:
- Cancelo, O
- Castelo, O
- Covas, As
- Estrada, A
- Ézaro, O
- Finsín
- Lagoelas, As
- Laxe, A
- Lombiño, O
- Pena, A
- Río do Barco
- San Crimenzo
- Santa Uxía
- Santo, O
Population Changes in Ézaro
The number of people living in Ézaro has changed over the years. In 2000, there were over 1,000 residents. By 2019, the population had decreased to about 600 people. This shows a trend of fewer people living in the area over this period. From:INE Archiv
Festivals in Ézaro
Ézaro has a fun Summer Festival called A festa da praia, which means "The Beach Party". It's celebrated every year in August. This festival is a great time for locals and visitors to enjoy the summer weather and the beautiful beach.
Images for kids
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A wide view from the Mirador de Ézaro viewpoint.
See also
In Spanish: Ézaro para niños
