O Valadouro facts for kids
O Valadouro is a small town and a wider area, known as a municipality, located in the Galician province of Lugo in Spain. It's part of a region called A Mariña Central. The main town and capital of O Valadouro is Ferreira. In 2011, about 2,180 people lived there, according to the official statistics from Spain.
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History of O Valadouro
The area where O Valadouro is located has a very long history! Scientists and historians have found signs that people lived here many thousands of years ago.
Ancient Discoveries
One important discovery was made at a place called Chao da Cruz. This spot is in a flat area known as Cabalar-A Veiga Blonde, right at the base of a mountain called Box O Cadramón.
At Chao da Cruz, archaeologists found around two thousand tools. These tools were made from different types of stone, like quartz and rock crystal. They were often small pieces or chips of stone that early humans used for various tasks. Finding so many tools in one place tells us that this area was likely an important spot for ancient people to live or work.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a bit like a county or a district in other countries. It has its own local council and mayor who help manage things like local services, roads, and schools for the people living there. O Valadouro is one of many municipalities in the province of Lugo.
See also
In Spanish: Valle de Oro para niños
Images for kids
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The official coat of arms for O Valadouro.
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A map showing where O Valadouro is located.
