Oímbra facts for kids
Oímbra is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the northwest part of Spain. It's part of a larger area called Galicia, specifically in the Ourense province. Oímbra is very close to the border with Portugal. It has about 1,766 people living there (as of 2018) and covers an area of about 72 square kilometers.
Quick facts for kids
Oímbra
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Location in Galicia
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 Oímbra
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province |  Ourense |
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| Comarca | Verín | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 71.9 km2 (27.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,766 | ||
| • Density | 24.562/km2 (63.62/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.oimbra.es/ | ||
A Special Place for Grapes and Wine
Oímbra is famous for its history of growing grapes and making wine. It has the largest number of "rock winepresses" found in Galicia.
What are Rock Winepresses?
Rock winepresses are ancient places carved into rocks. People used them to press grapes and make wine a long time ago. Finding so many in Oímbra shows that the area has always been perfect for growing grapes. The climate and soil here are just right for making good quality wine.
Who Leads Oímbra?
The person in charge of Oímbra is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Ana María Villarino Pardo. She belongs to a political group called the PPdeG.
See also
In Spanish: Oimbra para niños
