Portas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Portas
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Situation of Portas within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | |
| Comarca | Caldas | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.71 km2 (8.77 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2024)
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| • Total | 2,823 | |
| • Density | 124.31/km2 (321.95/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Portense/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
Portas is a charming small town, or municipality, located in the northwest of Spain. It's part of the Pontevedra province within the beautiful region of Galicia. This area is known for its green landscapes and rich history. Portas is also part of a larger area called the Caldas comarca.
Exploring Portas: Its Parishes
A parroquia is like a small district or parish within a municipality. Portas is made up of four of these unique areas. Each one has its own special character and history.
The four parroquias in Portas are:
- Briallos (San Cristóbal)
- Lantaño (San Pedro)
- Portas (Santa María)
- Romay (San Julián)
The Romay Fortress
The parroquia of Romay is home to an interesting historical site. It's called the Romay fortress, located in an area known as Tras do Rio. This fortress was once the ancestral home of an important family, the House of Romay. It's a reminder of the long history of this region.
See also
In Spanish: Portas para niños
