Covelo, Pontevedra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concello de Covelo
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Location of Covelo within Galicia
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
Covelo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the region of Galicia, Spain. It is found in the province of Pontevedra. Covelo is part of a larger area in Galicia called a comarca, specifically the comarca of A Paradanta.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that are governed together. Covelo has its own local government that helps manage things like roads, schools, and other services for the people living there.
Where is Covelo?
Covelo is in the northwest part of Spain, in the region of Galicia. This area is known for its green landscapes and beautiful coastlines. The province of Pontevedra is one of the four provinces that make up Galicia.
Covelo's Location on the Map
You can see Covelo's location on the map in the infobox at the top of this page. It shows where Covelo is within the larger region of Galicia. This helps us understand its place in Spain.
Population and People
As of 2018, about 2,417 people lived in Covelo. This number comes from the National Statistics Institute of Spain. It's a smaller community, which often means people know each other well.
Time Zone
Covelo follows CET. This means it is usually one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer, they use Daylight Saving Time, so they move their clocks forward an hour (UTC+2).
Sister City Connection
Covelo has a special connection with another town far away. It is "twinned" with Geneston, a town in France.
- Geneston is located in the Loire-Atlantique area of France.
What is a Sister City?
A sister city (or twin town) is a partnership between two towns or cities in different countries. They agree to promote cultural and commercial ties. This often involves student exchanges, cultural events, and sharing ideas. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Images for kids
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The town hall building of Covelo.
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The official shield or coat of arms of Covelo.
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A map showing the location of Covelo within Galicia.
