Gondomar, Pontevedra Facts for Kids

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Gondomar

Municipality

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Location of Gondomar within Galicia

County

Vigo

Parishes

Borreiros (San Martiño), Chaín (Santa María), Couso, Donas (Santa Baia), Gondomar (San Bieito), Mañufe (San Vicente), Morgadáns (Santiago), Peitieiros (San Miguel), Vilaza (Santa María), Vincios (Santa Mariña)

Area

• Total

74.5 km² (28.8 sq mi)

Population

(2018)

• Total

14,236

• Density

191.09/km² (494.9/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CET)

Postcode

36380

Website

https://concellodegondomar.gal/

Gondomar is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the northwest of Spain. It is part of the Pontevedra province. This area belongs to the Galicia region, which is known for its green landscapes.

Gondomar is also part of the Vigo county. It is home to about 14,000 people. The town is famous for being the birthplace of an important historical figure.

A Famous Diplomat from Gondomar
- The Spanish Match
Geography and Location
- Local Divisions
Local Government
- Current Leadership
Gallery
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A Famous Diplomat from Gondomar

Gondomar was the hometown of Don Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, conde de Gondomar. He was a very important diplomat during the Spanish Empire. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in talks with other countries.

The Spanish Match

Count Gondomar played a big role in something called the "Spanish Match". This was a plan for Charles I of England, who was a prince at the time, to marry a Spanish princess. Her name was Infanta Maria Anna.

This marriage was meant to create a strong alliance between Spain and England. However, the plan did not work out in the end.

Geography and Location

Gondomar is located in the Galicia region of Spain. It covers an area of about 74.5 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized municipality.

Local Divisions

The municipality of Gondomar is divided into several smaller areas. These are called parishes. Each parish has its own unique character.

Some of the parishes include:

Borreiros (San Martiño)
Chaín (Santa María)
Couso
Donas (Santa Baia)
Gondomar (San Bieito)
Mañufe (San Vicente)
Morgadáns (Santiago)
Peitieiros (San Miguel)
Vilaza (Santa María)
Vincios (Santa Mariña)

Local Government

Like all municipalities, Gondomar has its own local government. This government is led by a Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town.

Current Leadership

The current Mayor of Gondomar is Martín Urgal Alonso. He is a member of the People's Party of Galicia. The Mayor and the local council work to improve the lives of the people in Gondomar.