A Pobra do Brollón facts for kids
A Pobra do Brollón is a small town and area in Galicia, a region in northwest Spain. It's part of the province of Lugo and belongs to a larger area called Terra de Lemos. In 2010, about 2,066 people lived here, and the area covers about 175 square kilometers (about 67 square miles).
A Pobra do Brollón shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, it's next to O Incio. To the south, you'll find Quiroga and Ribas de Sil. On the east side, it borders Samos, Folgoso do Courel, and Quiroga again. To the west, it's close to Monforte de Lemos and Bóveda. The town is about 62 kilometers (38 miles) away from Lugo, which is the capital city of the province.
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Natural Environment
Geography of the Area
A Pobra do Brollón covers an area of about 174.8 square kilometers. It sits between the Lemos Valley in the west and the Caurel Mountains in the east. The eastern part of the area is very mountainous. Some of the mountains you can find here include:
- Alto da Veneira
- Mioteira
- O Home Grande
- Cerro de Pereira
- Covallo
- Moncai
The main rivers flowing through this area are the Cabe, the Saa, and the Rubín. These rivers create small, deep valleys. Rivers in the western part of the area flow into the Cabe River. Rivers in the eastern part flow into the Lor River, which creates a natural border. Near the Sil River, there's a small flat area. The most common plants and trees here are pine, chestnut, poplar, gorse, blackberry, and Common Broom.
Rivers and Streams
The water system in A Pobra do Brollón is mostly part of the Cabe River basin. This means that most of the water flows towards the Cabe River, which then joins the Minho-Sil river system. The Cabe River flows from the northeast to the southwest through the western part of the municipality.
Here are some of the important rivers and streams:
- Rivers: Cabe, Lor, Saa, Lebrón, Rubín, Loureiro-Mazo.
- Streams: As Lamelas, Forgas, A Barca, Arquillido, A Silvela, Picarrexo, Trasmonte.
Climate Conditions
The climate in A Pobra do Brollón changes depending on where you are. In the western part, the climate is a mix of oceanic and continental weather. This means it's influenced by the ocean but also has features of landlocked areas. In the eastern part, because of the higher mountains, the climate is more oceanic-mountain.
In the west, temperatures are generally mild. Winters can be cold with a lot of freezing, and summers are hot. In the mountain areas, the average temperature is around 11°C (52°F). Temperatures can vary a lot, from 12°C to 15°C (54°F to 59°F). The most rain falls between November and March, while July and August are the driest months.
Plants and Trees
The natural plant life in A Pobra do Brollón includes many different species. You'll find trees like:
- Pine
- Chestnut
- Oak
- Poplar
The area also has many types of shrubs, such as:
- Gorse
- Common Broom
Population Changes
Demography is the study of how populations change over time. This includes how many people live in an area, how old they are, and how the number of people grows or shrinks. The chart below shows how the population of A Pobra do Brollón has changed over many years. You can see that the population has decreased quite a bit since the mid-1900s.
Local Parishes
A Pobra do Brollón is divided into several smaller areas called parishes. Each parish often has its own church and a unique history. Here is a list of the parishes in the municipality:
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See also
In Spanish: Puebla del Brollón para niños
