Fornelos de Montes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concello de Fornelos de Montes
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Location of the Municipality Fornelos de Montes within Galicia
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 Fornelos de Montes
Location in Province of Pontevedra
Fornelos de Montes
Location in Galicia
Fornelos de Montes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Galicia |
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| Province |  Pontevedra |
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| Comarca | Comarca de Vigo | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,640 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | ||
Fornelos de Montes is a small and interesting place in Galicia, a region in northwestern Spain. It is a type of local area called a municipality. A municipality is like a town or district with its own local government. Fornelos de Montes is located in the province of Pontevedra.
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Fornelos de Montes: A Green and Rainy Place
Fornelos de Montes is known for its beautiful green landscapes. This is because it gets a lot of rain! It is one of the rainiest places in Galicia. About 2,862 millimeters of rain fall here every year. That is almost 113 inches of rain!
Where is Fornelos de Montes Located?
Fornelos de Montes is found in the province of Pontevedra. This province is part of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain. It also belongs to a larger area called the Comarca de Vigo.
Rivers and Mountains of Fornelos
The area around Fornelos de Montes is very natural and beautiful. Several rivers flow through this municipality. These include the Oitavén River, the Barragán River, and the Parada River. These rivers are all found within the Serra do Suído mountain range. The mountains and rivers create a lovely natural environment.
How Fornelos de Montes is Organized
Fornelos de Montes is made up of seven smaller areas called parishes. Think of parishes as small villages or communities within the larger municipality. These parishes are:
- Calvos
- Stakes
- Fornelos de Montes (San Lorenzo)
- Lage
- Oitaven (San Vicente)
- Traspielas (Santa Maria)
- Ventin (San Miguel)
Who Leads Fornelos de Montes?
The person in charge of the municipality is called the Alcalde. This is like a Mayor in other countries. The current Alcalde of Fornelos de Montes is Serafín A. Martínez Martínez. The Alcalde and the local government help manage the services and needs of the people living in the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Fornelos de Montes para niños
