Bueu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bueu
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Situation of Bueu within Galicia
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 Bueu
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | ||
| Comarca | O Morrazo | ||
| Parroquias | Beluso (Santa María), Bueu (San Martín Fuera), Bueu (San Martín), Cela (Santa María), Ermelo (Santiago), Isla de Ons (San Joaquín) | ||
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| • Body | Concello de Bueu | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 30.81 km2 (11.90 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 12,148 | ||
| • Density | 394.29/km2 (1,021.20/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Bueu is a town and municipality in Galicia, Spain. It is part of the Pontevedra province. Bueu is located on the northern edge of the Morrazo peninsula.
It belongs to the Comarca of O Morrazo. Other towns in this area include Cangas do Morrazo, Moaña, and Marín. Ons Island and its small group of islands are also part of Bueu. These islands are protected as part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park.
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Exploring Bueu's Past
Ancient Times in Bueu
People have lived in the Bueu area for a very long time. Scientists have found old tools and signs of life from the Paleolithic period. This was a time when early humans used stone tools.
Later, during the Bronze Age, people built forts. You can still see remains of these forts. Some famous ones are on Ons Island, Castrillon (in Meiro), Bon (in Beluso), and A Cividade.
Roman Settlements
The Romans also lived here. They built settlements in places like Pescadoira and Meiro. Recent digs have uncovered parts of the Pescadoira settlement. In Meiro, old stone altars have been found. These altars were used to honor Roman gods called Lares.
Early Churches and Parishes
We can learn about when Bueu became a parish by looking at its old churches. A parish is like a local church district. Bueu had a church even before the 1300s.
In Beluso, records show a land transfer from the year 1008. The Church of Cela was built in the 1100s. The old Hermelo priory, which was a type of monastery, also had a church in the 1100s.
What Does "Bueu" Mean?
The name "Bueu" has an interesting history. There are different ideas about where the name comes from. The most likely meaning is "marshy terrain." This suggests the area might have had many wet, marshy lands long ago.
Places to See in Bueu
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A view of Bueu town.
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The pier on Ons Island.
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The Town Hall building in Bueu.
See also
In Spanish: Bueu para niños
