Province of Ourense facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ourense
Provincia de Ourense
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Galicia | ||
| Capital | Ourense | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Deputación de Ourense | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7,273 km2 (2,808 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| • Rank | 36th | ||
| Demonym(s) | ourensán (m), ourensá (f) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | ES-OR | ||
| Parliament | 14 deputies (out of 75) | ||
| Congress | 4 deputies (out of 25) | ||
| Senate | 4 senators (out of 19) | ||
| Website | www.depourense.es | ||
Ourense is a province in Spain. It is located in the southeastern part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community in Spain. The official name for the province is Ourense, which is in the Galician language. In Spanish, it is called Orense.
This province shares its borders with other provinces. To the west, it borders Pontevedra. To the north, you will find Lugo. Ourense also borders León and Zamora to the east.
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Governing Ourense: How the Province Works
The province of Ourense has its own government. This government helps manage the area. It makes decisions for the people living there.
Who Leads the Province?
The main leader of the province is called the President. The current President of Ourense is José Manuel Baltar Blanco. He belongs to a political group called the PPdeG. This party works to make Ourense a better place.
How Laws Are Made for Ourense
People from Ourense help make laws for the whole region and country. They send representatives to different law-making groups.
Representatives in the Galician Parliament
Ourense has 14 representatives in the Parliament. This Parliament is where laws are made for the autonomous community of Galicia. There are 75 members in total.
Representatives in the Spanish Congress
The province also sends 4 representatives to the Congress in Spain. The Congress is a big part of the national government. It has 25 members from all over Spain.
Representatives in the Spanish Senate
Ourense also has 4 senators in the Senate. The Senate is another important part of Spain's national government. There are 19 senators in total.
Geography of Ourense: Exploring the Land
Ourense is a landlocked province. This means it does not have a coastline. It is known for its beautiful inland landscapes.
How Big is Ourense?
The total area of Ourense province is about 7,273 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized province in Spain.
Population of Ourense: Who Lives There?
Many people live in Ourense province. The people who live in Ourense are called ourensán (for males) or ourensá (for females). The capital city of the province is also called Ourense.
Images for kids
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A snowy landscape in Ourense province.
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The flag of Ourense province.
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The shield (coat of arms) of Ourense province.
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A map showing Ourense province within Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Orense para niños
