Forcarei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forcarei
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Situation of Forcarei within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | ||
| Comarca | Tabeirós – Terra de Montes | ||
| Parroquias | 13 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 167.7 km2 (64.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,451 | ||
| • Density | 20.578/km2 (53.298/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | ||
Forcarei is a cool place in Spain, located in the northwest part of the country. It's a small town, or municipality, in the province of Pontevedra. This area is part of Galicia, which is one of Spain's special regions with its own culture and language. Forcarei is also part of a larger area called Tabeirós – Terra de Montes.
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Where is Forcarei Located?
Forcarei is found in the northern part of the Pontevedra province. It's surrounded by other towns and natural areas. To the east, it's next to Lalín, with mountains like O Testeiro and Sierra de O Candán separating them. To the north, it borders Silleda and La Estrada. To the southwest, it touches Cerdedo and the Sierra de O Cando mountains. It also shares borders with Beariz and O Irixo in the south.
Who Lives in Forcarei?
The population of Forcarei is about 3,451 people, based on 2018 numbers. This means there are about 23 people living in every square kilometer.
Let's look at how the number of people living in Forcarei has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 7,751 | — |
| 1930 | 8,987 | +15.9% |
| 1950 | 9,040 | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 7,114 | −21.3% |
| 2012 | 3,916 | −45.0% |
| Source: Article in Spanish and Galician | ||
As you can see, the population was much higher in the past, especially around the mid-1900s. It has decreased quite a bit since then.
Parts of Forcarei
The municipality of Forcarei is divided into 13 smaller areas called parishes. Each parish has its own name and identity.
Life and Services in Forcarei
Forcarei offers many services for its residents. The local government, called the City Council, provides important services like the municipal police and a registrar's office.
There's also a special place called the House of Culture. This is a hub for learning and fun!
- It's home to the Municipal School of Music, where you can learn to play instruments. This school also runs the town's municipal band.
- The House of Culture offers different training courses. You can learn about computers, how to use the internet, or even how to analyze images from space using telescopes!
There's also an Association of Merchants and Entrepreneurs. This group helps local businesses and organizes cultural and educational activities for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Forcarey para niños
