A Laracha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
A Laracha
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 A Laracha
Location in Galicia
A Laracha
Location in Spain
A Laracha
Location in Europe
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Galicia | ||
| Province | A Coruña | ||
| Comarca | Bergantiños | ||
| Judicial district | Carballo | ||
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| • Total | 125.95 km2 (48.63 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 11,302 | ||
| • Density | 89.734/km2 (232.410/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Larachés, -esa | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
15145
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A Laracha is a cool place in northwestern Spain. It's a "municipality," which is like a local area or district with its own government. This town is located in the province of A Coruña. It's also part of the autonomous community of Galicia.
A Laracha is part of a larger area called the comarca of Bergantiños. In 2011, about 11,337 people lived here.
Where is A Laracha?
A Laracha is found in the northwest part of Spain. It's in the region known as Galicia. This area is famous for its green landscapes and beautiful coastline.
The municipality is part of the province of A Coruña. This province is one of four that make up Galicia. A Laracha is also part of the Bergantiños comarca. A comarca is a traditional region, kind of like a county.
How A Laracha is Governed
Like many places, A Laracha has its own local government. This government helps run the town and make decisions for the people who live there. The main leader of a municipality is called an Alcalde. This is similar to a mayor in other countries.
The current Alcalde of A Laracha is José Manuel López Varela. He has been in this role since 2007. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party (PP). The local government works to improve life for everyone in A Laracha.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. Think of it like a town or a small city. It has borders and people who live there. The local government takes care of things like roads, parks, and other services.
In Spain, municipalities are important parts of how the country is organized. They help manage local affairs. A Laracha is one of many municipalities in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Laracha para niños
