Coristanco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coristanco
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Location of Coristanco within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | A Coruña | ||
| Comarca | Bergantiños | ||
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| • Total | 140 km2 (50 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,177 | ||
| • Density | 44.1/km2 (114/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | http://www.coristanco.net/ | ||
Coristanco is a cool place in northwestern Spain. It is a municipality, which is like a local government area. Coristanco is located in the province of A Coruña. This province is part of Galicia, an autonomous community in Spain. An autonomous community is a region with its own special government. Coristanco is also part of a smaller area called Bergantiños.
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What is Coristanco like?
Coristanco is a beautiful area with a rich history. It has many small villages and towns. The total area of Coristanco is about 140 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 14,000 football fields!
How many people live there?
In 2018, about 6,177 people lived in Coristanco. This number changes a bit each year. The people who live here are proud of their local traditions.
What is a municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It is run by a mayor and a town council. They make decisions for the people living there. The current mayor of Coristanco is Juan Carlos García Pose.
Nature and Rivers
Coristanco is home to the Anllóns River. This river flows through the area, adding to its natural beauty. You can see parts of the river in places like Verdes.
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Famous People from Coristanco
Some talented people were born in Coristanco. They have made a name for themselves in the world of sports.
Who are the famous footballers?
- Rubén Iván Martínez (born in 1984) is a professional footballer. He is known as Rubén. He plays as a goalkeeper for teams like CA Osasuna.
- José Ángel Esmorís Tasende (born in 1997) is also a professional footballer. He is known as Angeliño. He plays as a left-back or left-midfielder. He has played for teams like RB Leipzig.
See also
In Spanish: Coristanco para niños
