Marín, Pontevedra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marín
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | ||
| Comarca | O Morrazo | ||
| Parroquias | Ardán, O Campo, Marín, Mogor, San Tomé de Piñeiro, San Xulián and Seixo | ||
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| • Type | Mayor-council government | ||
| • Body | Concello de Marín | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.83 km2 (14.22 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 24,362 | ||
| • Density | 661.47/km2 (1,713.20/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Marín is a town and a type of local government area called a municipality in Galicia, Spain. It is located in the province of Pontevedra. You can find it on the southern shore of the ria of Pontevedra, which is like a river valley flooded by the sea. Marín is part of the comarca (a traditional region) called O Morrazo.
This town is very special because it is home to the Escuela Naval Militar de Oficiales, which is Spain's main Naval Academy for training officers. The name Marín comes from "Marini," meaning "property of Marinus," who was a person who owned this land long ago. It's a coincidence that it sounds like the word for "sea" in Latin!
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People of Marín
The number of people living in Marín changes over time. Here's how the population has looked in recent years:
- 2018: 24,362 people
- 2007: 25,885 people
- 2006: 26,190 people
- 2005: 26,103 people
- 2003: 24,825 people
Many different people live in Marín. In 2006, about 3.5% of the people living in the municipality were from other countries. A large number of these people came from South America.
What Makes Marín Special
Marín has some unique features that make it stand out.
Marín is home to the Naval Academy, which is the only one of its kind in Spain. It moved here from another city, San Fernando, in 1943. The King of Spain himself studied at this academy! Every year on July 16th, which is the Day of Carmen, the King visits the school. He attends a special ceremony where new officers make their promise to serve their country.
Beautiful Beaches
Marín is famous for its lovely beaches, which attract thousands of visitors every year. They are a big reason why people love to visit the municipality. Some of the main beaches include Portocelo, Mogor, Aguete, Loire, O Santo, and Lapamán. In 2006, four of these beaches – Portocelo, Mogor, Aguete, and Loire – were given the "Blue Flag" award. This award means they are very clean and safe.
Historic Buildings
Marín is also home to the Palace of Cadro. This is the oldest pazo (which is a type of traditional Galician manor house or fortress) in Galicia. It has been the family home of the House of Romay for a very long time.
Sports in Marín
If you like basketball, you might know that Marín has a professional basketball team called CB Peixefresco. Since 2013, this team has been playing in the LEB Oro, which is a high-level basketball league in Spain.
Images for kids
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A general view of Marín from a nearby mountain.
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The flag of Marín.
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The coat of arms of Marín.
See also
In Spanish: Marín (Pontevedra) para niños
