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Agolada
Town view.
Town view.
Coat of arms of Agolada
Coat of arms
Location of Agolada within Galicia
Location of Agolada within Galicia
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Galicia
Province Pontevedra
Comarca O Deza
Parroquias 24
Area
 • Total 147.8 km2 (57.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,370
 • Density 16.04/km2 (41.53/sq mi)
  (INE)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CET)

Agolada is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Pontevedra province of Spain. It is part of the beautiful region called Galicia. Agolada is also found within the comarca (a type of local area) known as O Deza.

How Many People Live in Agolada?

This section is about demography, which is the study of how populations change. It looks at how many people live in a place over time.

The number of people living in Agolada has changed quite a bit over the years. In the late 1800s, there were around 5,000 people. The population grew steadily until the 1950s, reaching over 7,200 residents.

After the 1950s, the number of people living in Agolada started to decrease. By 2018, the population was about 2,370. This kind of change is common in many rural areas.

Population
Year Pop. ±%
1877 5,000 —    
1887 5,292 +5.8%
1900 5,490 +3.7%
1910 6,109 +11.3%
1920 6,696 +9.6%
1930 7,002 +4.6%
1940 7,128 +1.8%
Year Pop. ±%
1950 7,237 +1.5%
1960 6,745 −6.8%
1970 5,340 −20.8%
1980 4,786 −10.4%
1990 5,049 +5.5%
2000 3,882 −23.1%
2010 2,773 −28.6%
Source: From: INE Archiv

How Agolada is Governed

Parroquias de Agolada
Map showing the parishes of Agolada.

Agolada is organized into 24 smaller areas called parroquias (parishes). These are like small communities or neighborhoods within the municipality. Each parroquia often has its own patron saint, which is a tradition in Spain.

Some examples of these parishes include Agra, Artoño, and A Baíña. The local government, led by the Mayor (called Alcalde in Spanish), helps manage these different areas. The current Mayor of Agolada is Luís Calvo Miguélez.

See also

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