Dumbría facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concello de Dumbría
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Location of Dumbría within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Galicia |
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| Province | A Coruña | |
| Comarca | Fisterra | |
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| • Total | 125.19 km2 (48.34 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,856 | |
| • Density | 22.813/km2 (59.086/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Dumbría is a small town and area in northwestern Spain. It's located in the province of A Coruña, which is part of the autonomous community of Galicia. Think of an autonomous community like a big region with its own special rules, and a province is like a smaller area within that region. Dumbría is also part of a smaller area called the comarca of Fisterra. In 2023, about 2,856 people lived there.
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What is Dumbría?
Dumbría is a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a county in other countries. It has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.
Where is Dumbría located?
Dumbría is in the northwest corner of Spain. It's in Galicia, a beautiful region known for its green landscapes and coastline. The province it belongs to is A Coruña. This province is named after its biggest city, A Coruña.
Understanding Spain's Geography
Spain is divided into different parts to help with government and organization.
- Country: Spain is the country.
- Autonomous Community: Galicia is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Each community has some power to make its own laws.
- Province: A Coruña is one of the four provinces within Galicia. Provinces are like big districts.
- Comarca: Fisterra is a comarca, which is a traditional region. It often groups together several municipalities that share history or geography.
Who is in charge in Dumbría?
The leader of Dumbría is called the Alcalde, which means Mayor. The current Mayor is Raúl González Lado. He belongs to a political group called the Socialists' Party of Galicia. The Mayor and the local government work to make decisions for the people of Dumbría, like managing local services and projects.
Facts and Figures about Dumbría
Dumbría covers an area of about 125.19 square kilometers. That's roughly 48 square miles. With a population of 2,856 people in 2023, it's a quiet place. The time zone in Dumbría is Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of UTC.
Images for kids
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The town hall of Dumbría, where local government decisions are made.
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The official shield or coat of arms for Dumbría.
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A map showing where Dumbría is located within the region of Galicia, Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Dumbría para niños
