Negreira facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Negreira
Municipality
Coat of arms
Negreira Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Galicia
Province	A Coruña
Comarca	A Barcala
Area
• Total	115.10 km2 (44.44 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	6,877
• Density	59.748/km2 (154.747/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Negreirés - Nicrariense
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	15830
Dialing code	981

Negreira is a town and municipality in northwestern Spain. It's located in the province of A Coruña, which is part of the autonomous community of Galicia. You can find Negreira west of Santiago de Compostela, a famous city.

The town sits on the Tambre River. In 2011, about 7,074 people lived there. Negreira's local government also looks after nearby villages like Trians. It shares borders with other towns such as Ames, A Baña, Brión, Outes, Mazaricos, and Santa Comba.

Exploring Negreira's Location

Negreira is in a great spot along the Tambre River. Long ago, it was on an important road that connected different areas. The river also helped connect central Galicia with coastal places like Noia.

Today, Negreira is a busy center for trade in its region. The town's population is still growing. This is partly because it's close to Santiago de Compostela. Also, a new road makes it possible to travel between Negreira and Santiago in just 15 minutes. Housing prices in Negreira are also lower than in nearby areas, which attracts more people.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, Negreira had a population of 7,074 people.

The chart below shows how the number of people living in Negreira has changed over many years.

What Drives Negreira's Economy?

The economy in Negreira used to be mostly about farming. But in recent years, it has changed. Now, a lot of it focuses on modern animal farming.

There are also important businesses here. For example, Feiraco is a large food cooperative that sells its products all over Spain. Most of the service jobs, like shops and restaurants, are found in the town of Negreira itself.

Fun Local Festivals

Negreira has two main local festivals that people enjoy:

• San Cristóbal: This festival happens on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the second week of July.
• Santa Margarita: This celebration takes place on the second-to-last Sunday and Monday of September.

Sports and Activities

Negreira is a very active town with many sports options!

Football (Soccer)

In 2010, two local football clubs, Nicrariense Sports Association (ADN) and Negreira Sports Society (S.D. Negreira), joined together. This helped S.D. Negreira stay in the 3rd division of Galicia. It also helped the team manage its money better and gave young players a chance to play at a higher level.

A team for veteran football players was started in 1977. This allowed older players to keep enjoying the sport. Since 1980, this team has played in an international tournament with a Portuguese team called Serzedo. This friendly competition even led to the two towns becoming "twinned" in 1990.

Other Sports

• Futsal: A futsal (indoor football) club called C.D. La Crema started in 2005. It quickly became very good, reaching the 1st National Division "B." However, the club faced money problems and eventually closed in 2013.
• Cycling: The Negreira Cycling Club was founded in 2008. It helps promote cycling in the area and has many young and adult members.

The municipality of Negreira offers a wide range of sports activities for everyone. These include:

• Athletics
• Basketball
• Handball
• Contact sports
• Futsal
• Karate
• Tennis
• Skating
• Volleyball
• Different types of gymnastics, like rhythmic gymnastics and artistic gymnastics.

Nature Sports and Adventures

Negreira is also a great place for outdoor adventures:

• Kayaking: You can kayak along the Tambre River and see its beautiful scenery.
• Canyoning: The Corzán River has special spots for "canyoning." This means you can enjoy its waterfalls, natural slides, and pools.
• Climbing: There are places to climb just five minutes from the town center. You can also climb at Serpal Rock, a huge granite rock shaped like a shark's fin. It has many climbing routes and offers amazing views of the Muros-Noia estuary, Monte Pindo, and Santiago de Compostela.
• You can also enjoy whitewater kayaking, relaxing hiking, and mountain biking. These activities are even featured in a guide called "40 Adventures at the End of the Road."

Culture and Music

Negreira is known for its music, especially for teaching it.

Music School and Bands

The town has a music school where over 150 students learn each year. They can learn many instruments, including:

• Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Tuba
• French horn
• Percussion
• Piano
• Violin
• Bagpipes
• Guitar
• Accordion

The school also offers music lessons for adults. Students perform what they've learned at concerts in the Sociocultural Center of Negreira, which are very popular.

The music school is located in the Casa de Cultura (Culture House) of the town. The school also has its own band, the Ateneo de Negreira Music Band, made up of students and former students. This band started in 1998 and has performed many concerts.

Local Music Groups

The Municipal School of Music has helped create many talented music groups. Some notable ones include:

• Bocinazo Rural Rock
• Closer (winners of contests like Outra + Outra 2016 and Xuventude Crea 2018)
• Charanga Mekánika (a popular band that performs at festivals and has appeared on TV)

Music Festivals

Negreira hosts two important music events in the summer:

• Nicrarock: Held in July.
• Noitefolk: Held in August.

In 2018, Negreira also hosted the first music festival for the Teen Records label, featuring artists like Ataque Escampe and The Rapants.

Feira do Románico

For over 13 years, Negreira has hosted the famous Feira do Románico (Romanesque Fair) on the last weekend of August. For three days, the old town, especially around the Pazo do Cotón, comes alive with activities from the past.

The fair offers:

• Traditional games for children.
• Stalls selling food and drinks.
• Many artisan stalls with clothing, jewelry, and more.

There are also special shows, like falconry exhibitions, fireworks, and a parade by the "Errantes" theater group. This fair creates a fun, twelfth-century atmosphere.

Way of St. James

Negreira is located on the Way of St. James, a famous pilgrimage route. The town has a public shelter for pilgrims, and several private shelters have also opened in the town center.

Learning in Negreira

Negreira has several public schools for all ages:

• Municipal Nursery School: This school is for very young children, from 3 months to 3 years old. It can take up to 41 children.
• IES Xulián Magariños High School: This high school offers different levels of education:
  • ESO (secondary education)
  • Bachillerato (pre-university education)
  • Vocational training in computing and computer systems administration
  • Basic vocational training

Since 2010, it has also been a branch of the Official School of Languages of Santiago de Compostela.

Important Buildings and Sights

Negreira has many beautiful places to see. Here are a few important buildings and spots close to the town center:

• A Ponte Maceira: A beautiful bridge located between Negreira and Ames.
• Pazo do Cotón: A historic noble house.
• Pazo da Albariña: Another important historic house.

Local Villages (Parishes)

The municipality of Negreira includes several smaller villages, called parishes:

• Albite
• Aro (San Vicente)
• Arzón (San Cristobo)
• Broño (San Martiño)
• Bugallido (San Pedro)
• Campelo (San Félix)
• Campolongo (Santa Cruz)
• Cobas (Santa María)
• Gonte (San Pedro)
• Jallas
• Landeira (San Esteban)
• La Pena
• Liñayo
• Logrosa (San Eleuterio)
• Lueiro (Santa Eulalia)
• Portor (Santa María)
• Zas (San Mamede)

Images for kids

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  Woods at the edge of Negreira

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  Noble house of Cotón (Pazo do Cotón)

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  Noble house of Cotón (Pazo do Cotón)

See also

In Spanish: Negreira para niños