Lubián facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lubián
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Lubián |
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| • Total | 94 km2 (36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 302 |
| • Density | 3.213/km2 (8.32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Ayuntamiento de Lubián |
Lubián is a small town, or municipality, in Spain. It's found in the province of Zamora, within the region of Castile and León. In 2018, about 302 people lived there. What makes Lubián special is that many people there speak two languages: Spanish and Galician. It's one of the few places in Zamora where this happens!
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Exploring Lubián's Location
Lubián is in the northwest part of the province of Zamora. It's right next to the Galician province of Ourense. It's also quite close to the border with Portugal. This area is known as Alta Sanabria, which is part of the larger Sanabria region.
Within the Lubián municipality, you'll find several smaller towns. These include Aciberos, Chanos, Las Hedradas, Hedroso, Lubián itself, and Padornelo.
Why Lubián is Bilingual
Because Lubián is so close to Galicia and Portugal, its location has shaped its culture. This is why many people in Lubián speak both Spanish and Galician. It's a unique feature for a town in the province of Zamora.
Roads and Railways in Lubián
The old N-525 road, now called ZA-106, goes right through the center of Lubián. There's also a newer bypass for the N-525 and the A-52 highway, which is also known as the Rías Bajas highway.
Lubián also has a train station called Lubián station. A new high-speed railway line is being built between Madrid and Galicia. This line will pass through Lubián, but there are no plans for a new station or stop there.
The Mozarabe-Sanabrés Way for Pilgrims
Lubián is the very last town in the province of Zamora along the Camino Sanabrés. This is a famous route that many pilgrims walk. When pilgrims reach Lubián, they start to see special "stones" made by an artist named Carballo from Ourense. There are over a hundred of these unique stones placed along the route in the province of Ourense.
Lubián Through History
In the Middle Ages, during a time called the Reconquista, Lubián became part of the Kingdom of León. It stayed connected to this kingdom for a long time. Old documents from the Modern Age clearly show that Lubián belonged to the Adelantamiento of the Kingdom of León.
There's a local story that says Lubián might have once belonged to the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar were a famous group of warrior monks in medieval times. However, there are no old documents to prove this, so it remains a theory based on local tales.
Later, in 1833, Spain created its current provinces. At this time, Lubián became part of the province of Zamora. It has been part of this province ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Lubián para niños
