Pol, Lugo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Pol, Lugo
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Galicia | |
| Province | Lugo | |
| Comarca | Meira | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 124.46 km2 (48.05 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,616 | |
| • Density | 12.984/km2 (33.629/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | polense, -a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
Pol is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Lugo. This area is part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain. The main town, or capital, of Pol is called Mosteiro.
History of Pol
Pol has an interesting history, especially because of its connection to people from Britain. During a time known as the Dark Ages, which was many centuries ago, some British immigrants arrived in Galicia. Pol is historically linked to these early settlers. One important figure from that time was Bishop Maeloc, who was connected to a place called Britonia.
Geography and Location
Pol is situated in a beautiful part of Spain. It covers an area of about 124.46 square kilometers. This municipality is part of the Meira region, also known as a comarca. Its exact location is around 43 degrees north and 7 degrees west.
Population
As of 2018, Pol had a population of 1,616 people. People from Pol are called "polense." The population density is calculated automatically based on the number of people and the area of the municipality.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Pol has its own local government. The person in charge is called the Mayor. As of the information available, the mayor of Pol is Lino Rodríguez Ónega. The local government helps manage the town and its services for the people living there.
