Mondariz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mondariz
Municipality
Town hall.
Coat of arms
Location of Mondariz within Galicia.
Mondariz Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Region	Galicia
Province	Pontevedra
Comarca	O Condado
Parishes	Frades, Gargamala, Lougares, Meirol, Mondariz, Mouriscados, Queimadelos, Riofrío, Sabaxáns, Toutón, Vilar, Vilasobroso
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
• Body	Concello de Mondariz
Area
• Land	85.8 km2 (33.1 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	4,496
Demonym(s)	Mondaricense
Time zone	CET (GMT +1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (GMT +2)
Post code	36870
Area code(s)	+34 986 65
Patron saint	Santa Lucía

Mondariz is a small town and a local area, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It's part of the province of Pontevedra, which is in the region known as Galicia. About 4,440 people live in Mondariz.

Exploring Mondariz's Geography

Mondariz is found in the northwest part of Spain, in the beautiful region of Galicia. It's known for its green landscapes and natural beauty.

Local Areas: Parishes and Hamlets

The municipality of Mondariz is divided into 12 smaller areas called parroquias. Think of these as local neighborhoods or districts within the larger municipality. Each parroquia can also have even smaller parts called lugares or aldeas, which are like tiny villages or hamlets.

Here are the 12 parroquias that make up Mondariz:

• Frades
• Gargamala
• Lougares
• Meirol
• Mondariz
• Mouriscados
• Queimadelos
• Riofrío
• Sabaxáns
• Toutón
• Vilar
• Vilasobroso

How Mondariz is Governed

Mondariz is run by its local government, called the Concello de Mondariz (Mondariz town council). This council is made up of a mayor and 12 councillors. These people are chosen by the community to make decisions for the town.

Since the local elections in 2019, the town council has been led by the Galician Nationalist Bloc. They work with support from other political groups, like the People's Party and the Socialist Party, to manage the municipality.

See also

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• In Spanish: Mondariz para niños