Paradela, Lugo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paradela
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 Paradela
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Lugo | ||
| Comarca | Sarria | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 121.12 km2 (46.76 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,820 | ||
| • Density | 15.03/km2 (38.92/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Paradelense | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Official language(s) | Galician, Spanish | ||
Paradela is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugo province of Galicia, in north-west Spain. It is part of the Sarria region.
In 2008, about 2,193 people lived in Paradela. This area is famous for its connection to the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino de Santiago. The French route of this famous pilgrimage, which ends in Santiago de Compostela, goes through five villages within Paradela. These villages are Ferreiros, Francos, Laxe, Cortes, and Loio.
What Does Paradela Mean?
The name Paradela comes from an old Latin word, parata. This word means something like a hostal or a place to stay near the end of a journey. This makes sense because of its location on the Way of St. James.
Villages of Paradela
Paradela is made up of several smaller areas called parishes. Each parish often has its own special saint. Here is a list of these parishes:
- Aldosende (Santiago)
- Andreade (Santiago)
- Barán (San Pedro)
- Castro (San Mamede)
- Castro de Rei de Lemos (Santa María)
- As Cortes (San Salvador)
- Ferreiros (Santa María)
- Francos (Santa María)
- A Laxe (Santiago)
- Loio (San Xoán)
- Paradela (San Miguel)
- San Facundo de Ribas de Miño (San Facundo)
- San Martiño de Castro (San Martiño)
- San Vicente de Paradela (San Vicente)
- Santa Cristina de Paradela (Santa Cristina)
- Santalla de Paradela (Santalla)
- Suar (San Lourenzo)
- Vilaragunte (Santa María)
Famous People from Paradela
Some well-known individuals have come from Paradela:
- Manuel Rodriguez Lopez (1934-1990) - He was a talented poet, writer, and also worked as a translator.
- Diego López Rodríguez (1981-) - He is a professional football (soccer) goalkeeper.
