Fene facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fene
Municipality
Seal
Fene Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Galicia
Province	A Coruña
Comarca	Ferrol
Area
• Total	26.29 km2 (10.15 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	13,013
• Density	494.98/km2 (1,281.99/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Fene is a small town in northwestern Spain. It is located in the province of A Coruña. This area is part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community. Fene sits on the Ria of Ferrol, which is like a long, narrow bay.

In 2018, about 13,013 people lived in Fene. The town covers an area of 26.29 square kilometers.

What is Fene Like?

Fene is a municipality, which means it is a local government area. It has its own Mayor, Juventino Trigo Rey. He is part of the BNG, which stands for Galician Nationalist Bloc. This is a political group in Galicia.

Economy and Work

The main work in Fene is connected to the sea. The Navantia Shipyards are very important here. Shipyards are places where ships are built and repaired. These shipyards are close to the city of Ferrol.

In other parts of Fene, people work in farming and agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals. Fishing is also a traditional job for many people.

Famous Gantry Crane

In the 1960s, the shipyards in this area were very famous. They had a huge gantry crane. A gantry crane is a very large machine used to lift heavy things. The one at Astilleros y Talleres del Noroeste (ASTANO) was the biggest in Europe at that time! It helped build very large ships.

Images for kids

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  The Town Hall of Fene, where local government decisions are made.

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  The official shield or coat of arms for Fene.

See also

In Spanish: Fene para niños