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Pantón
Town hall.
Town hall.
Coat of arms of Pantón
Coat of arms
Location of Pantón
Location of Pantón
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Galicia
Province Lugo
Comarca A Terra de Lemos
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,539
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
27...

Pantón is a small town in the Lugo province of Spain. It is part of the Galicia region. Pantón is known for its beautiful mountainous area. Many rivers, like the Miño, Cabe, and Sil, flow through it.

In 2018, about 2,539 people lived in Pantón.

What People Do in Pantón

The people in Pantón mostly work in farming and raising animals. They raise a lot of livestock, which means farm animals like cows or sheep.

Farmers in Pantón grow many different crops. They produce large amounts of wheat, wine, oats, and potatoes.

Besides farming, Pantón also has other important businesses. People here make linen fabric. They also have businesses that make drinks, which is called distilling.

Getting Around Pantón

The closest place to catch a train is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of Pantón. This train station is in a town called Monforte de Lemos.

Local Government

Pantón is a municipality. This means it is a local area with its own government. The person in charge of the municipality is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current mayor of Pantón is José Luis Álvarez Blanco. He is part of the PPdeG political party.

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