Bóveda Facts for Kids

This page is about a municipality in Galicia, Spain. For the Wayzata, Minnesota–based corporation, see Boveda (company). For the ceiling type, see Catalan vault.

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Bóveda

Municipality

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Bóveda

Location in Province of Lugo

Bóveda

Location in Galicia

Bóveda

Location in Spain

Spain

Galicia

Comarca

Terra de Lemos

Area

• Total

91.11 km² (35.18 sq mi)

Population

(2018)

• Total

1,503

• Density

16.497/km² (42.726/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Bovedenses

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Bóveda is a small town in northwestern Spain. It is located in the Lugo province. This area is part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community. An autonomous community is like a large region with its own government. Bóveda also belongs to the Terra de Lemos comarca, which is a smaller local area.

In 2018, about 1,503 people lived in Bóveda. People from Bóveda are called Bovedenses. The town covers an area of about 91 square kilometers.

Exploring Bóveda's Landmarks
- Religious Buildings
- Other Important Places
Local Areas: Civil Parishes
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Exploring Bóveda's Landmarks

Bóveda has several interesting places to visit. These buildings and spots show the history and culture of the town. They are often important for local traditions.

Religious Buildings

There are a few old churches and chapels in Bóveda. These places are important for the community.

Igrexa de San Martiño: This is a church dedicated to Saint Martin.
Capela de San Xil: This is a chapel, which is a smaller church, dedicated to Saint Giles.
Capela do Ecce-Homo: Another chapel, named after "Ecce Homo," a Latin phrase meaning "Behold the Man."
Igrexa dos Santos Pedro e Santiago: This church is dedicated to Saints Peter and James.

Other Important Places

Besides the religious sites, Bóveda also has other notable structures.

Pazo dos Condes de Liria-Bóveda: A "pazo" is a traditional Galician manor house. This one belonged to the Counts of Liria.
Praza da Filgueira: This is a public square, a central gathering place in the town.
Concello: This building is the town hall. It's where the local government works.

Local Areas: Civil Parishes

Bóveda is divided into several smaller areas called civil parishes. Each parish often has its own small community and a church. These are like small villages or neighborhoods within the larger municipality.