Pantón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pantón
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Location of Pantón
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Lugo | |
| Comarca | A Terra de Lemos | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,539 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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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.
