Alfoz facts for kids

Pardo de Cela Castle in Alfoz

Location of Alfoz in Spain

The Coat of Arms of Alfoz

Alfoz (pronounced al-FOTH) is a small area, like a town or district, located in Spain. It is part of the Galician region and belongs to the Province of Lugo. This area is also found within the A Mariña Central region.

Alfoz shares its borders with several other nearby areas. These include Foz, Mondoñedo, Abadín, and O Valadouro. In 2008, about 2,133 people lived in Alfoz.

Did you know that Alfoz has a cool geographic connection? It is the antipodes of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. This means if you dug a straight tunnel right through the center of the Earth from Alfoz, you would come out near that university!

Parts of Alfoz

Alfoz is divided into several smaller areas called parishes. Think of these as local communities or neighborhoods within the larger municipality. Each parish has its own unique character.

• Adelán (Santiago)
• Bacoi (Santa María)
• Carballido (San Sebastián)
• O Castro de Ouro (San Salvador)
• Lagoa (San Vicente)

Famous People from Alfoz

Alfoz is also home to some notable people who have achieved recognition in different fields. Here are a few:

• Juan Carlos Mandía - A well-known person, often recognized for his work.
• Paula Lorenzo Geada - Another individual from Alfoz who has made a name for herself.
• Hipólito Geada Pena - A notable figure connected to the area.

See also

In Spanish: Alfoz (Lugo) para niños