Cangas, Pontevedra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cangas Cangas do Morrazo
Town and municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Cangas
Cangas Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Galicia
Province	Pontevedra
County	O Morrazo
Founded	1160
Parishes	Aldán, Cangas, Coiro, Darbo, O Hío
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
• Body	Concello de Cangas
Area
• Total	38.1 km2 (14.7 sq mi)
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	26,487
• Density	695.2/km2 (1,800.6/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	cangués, -esa, cangueiro, -ra (traditional).
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	36940 - 36949
Dialing code	986

Cangas, also known as Cangas do Morrazo, is a fun seaside resort in southwestern Galicia, Spain. It is both a town and a municipality in the province of Pontevedra. The area of Cangas is about 38.1 square kilometers. Around 26,087 people live there.

A map of Cangas town

Discover Cangas: Geography and Parishes

Cangas is located in the beautiful region of Galicia, Spain. It's a great place to visit with its coastal views.

Local Areas: Parishes of Cangas

The municipality of Cangas is divided into six smaller areas called parishes. Each parish has its own unique character. These are:

• Aldán (San Cibrán)
• Cangas (Santiago)
• Coiro (San Salvador)
• Darbo (Santa María de Afuera)
• O Hío (San Andrés)

Culture and Traditions in Cangas

Cangas is rich in culture, especially with its many religious festivals. These festivals are a big part of life here.

Religious Festivals and Celebrations

Each parish in Cangas has its own special religious festival. These events honor the patron saint of the parish. There are also smaller festivals for local chapels. These celebrations usually begin and end with fireworks. After the fireworks, a religious service takes place.

Here are some of the main festivals in each parish:

Cangas Parish Festivals

• Fiestas del Cristo del Consuelo: This festival takes place on the last Sunday of August.

Darbo Parish Festivals

• Fiestas de San Blas: Celebrated on February 3rd.
• Fiestas de Santa Marta: Held on the last Saturday of July.
• Fiestas de San Pedro: Takes place at the end of June.
• Romería de San Roque: This pilgrimage happens in the third week of August.
• Romería de Darbo: A large pilgrimage celebrated on September 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th.

Coiro Parish Festivals

• Fiestas del Espíritu Santo: Celebrated during Pentecost.
• Fiestas de Santo Domingo: Takes place at the start of August.
• Fiestas de San Salvador: Held on August 6th and 7th.
• Fiestas de San Cosme: Celebrated on September 26th.
• Fiestas do muiño: This festival is on the first Sunday of May.

Aldán Parish Festivals

• Fiestas de San Amaro: Takes place in mid-January.
• Fiestas de Santa Mariña: Celebrated on July 18th.
• Fiestas del Carmen: Held on the last weekend of July.

O Hío Parish Festivals

• Fiestas del Cristo de la Luz: Celebrated on the first Sunday of July.
• Fiestas de Santiago de Donón: Takes place on July 25th.
• Fiestas de San Lorenzo: Held on August 10th.
• Fiestas de San Andrés: Celebrated on November 30th.
• Fiesta del Aguardiente: This festival happens the weekend before the Fiestas del Cristo de la Luz.

Cangas' Sister Cities

Cangas has a special connection with another town. They are called "twin towns" or "sister cities."

• Lajes do Pico (Portugal) - This partnership started in 2003.

Famous People from Cangas

Many interesting people have come from Cangas. Here are a few:

• María Soliño: A historical figure.
• Xohán de Cangas: A famous troubadour, which was a type of poet and musician.
• Ángel Botello: A talented painter, sculptor, and graphic artist (1913-1986).
• Bernardino Graña: A well-known writer, born in 1932.
• Suso Soliño: A handball player, born in 1975.
• Carlos Pérez: A canoer, born in 1979.
• David Cal: Another canoer, born in 1982.
• Teresa Portela: A canoer, also born in 1982.
• Solange Pereira: An athlete, born in 1989.

See also

In Spanish: Cangas de Morrazo para niños