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Outes
Serra de Outes Casa do concello.JPG
Coat of arms of Outes
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Location of Outes
Location of Outes
Outes is located in Province of A Coruña
Outes
Outes
Location in Province of A Coruña
Outes is located in Spain
Outes
Outes
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Galicia
Province A Coruña
Area
 • Total 99.7 km2 (38.5 sq mi)
Highest elevation
531 m (1,742 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 6,412
 • Density 64.31/km2 (166.57/sq mi)
Demonym(s) outiense
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Outes is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the northwest part of Spain. It is found in the province of A Coruña, which is part of the autonomous community of Galicia. An autonomous community is like a large region in Spain that has its own government and rules.

Outes is home to about 6,155 people (based on the 2020 Spanish Census). The area it covers is about 100 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 10,000 football fields!

Exploring Outes

Outes is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It has five mountain peaks that are over 500 meters tall. The highest of these is called Monte Tremuzo. Imagine climbing to the top and seeing amazing views!

Local Life and Government

The people who live in Outes are called "outienses." The current leader of Outes is Carlos López Crespo. He is like the mayor, helping to manage the town and make decisions for its residents.

Interesting Facts

In 1994, a special event known as the Cando event took place within the area of Cando, which is a parish (a small local district) within Outes. This event involved a strange phenomenon that many people talked about.

Villages in Outes

Outes is made up of several smaller villages. One of these is:

  • O Freixo de Sabardes

See Also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Outes para niños

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