Neda, Galicia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neda
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 Neda, Galicia
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Galicia | |
| Province | A Coruña | |
| Comarca | Ferrol | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.89 km2 (9.22 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,112 | |
| • Density | 213.98/km2 (554.21/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Neda is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of A Coruña. This province is part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain. An autonomous community is like a large region with its own government.
Neda is famous because it's on the "English Way." This is a special walking path that's part of the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is a very old network of pilgrim routes. Many people walk these paths for adventure or spiritual reasons.
Parts of Neda
Neda is divided into four main parts, called parishes. Each parish has its own unique features. These parishes help organize the local community.
- San Pedro de Anca
- San Nicolás de Neda
- Santa María de Neda
- Santo André de Viladonelle
What Neda Does
Neda is mostly a rural area, meaning it has a lot of countryside and farms. However, it's close to Ferrol, a bigger city. Ferrol has important industries like shipyards, where ships are built, and foundries, which make metal products.
In Neda itself, the main jobs are in farming and agriculture. Many people also work in services, like shops and restaurants. A very important local industry is bread making. Neda is well-known for its delicious bread.
Images for kids
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A view of Neda from across the water.
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The official shield of Neda.
See also
In Spanish: Neda (La Coruña) para niños
