Province of Mondoñedo facts for kids
The Province of Mondoñedo was one of the seven old provinces in Galicia. These provinces existed from the 1400s until 1833. After 1833, the number of provinces in Galicia was reduced to just four. The area that used to be the Province of Mondoñedo was then split and became part of the modern-day provinces of Lugo and A Coruña.
What Was the Province of Mondoñedo?
The Province of Mondoñedo was a region in northwestern Spain, specifically in Galicia. It was one of the main administrative areas that helped govern Galicia for several centuries. Think of it like a large county or state within a bigger region.
Galicia's Old Provinces
From the 15th century (the 1400s) until 1833, Galicia was divided into seven administrative areas called provinces. These were:
Changes in 1833
In 1833, a big change happened in how Spain was organized. The number of provinces in Galicia was reduced from seven to four. The new provinces that still exist today are:
The old Province of Mondoñedo was then divided. Its lands were absorbed into the provinces of Lugo and A Coruña. This means the name "Province of Mondoñedo" no longer exists as an official administrative area today.
See also
- Mailoc or Maeloc was a bishop from a place called Britonia.
- Mondonedo is a city council located in the Province of Lugo.
- Diocese of Ferrol-Mondoñedo is a church district that includes areas from Ferrol to Mondoñedo.
In Spanish: Provincia de Mondoñedo para niños
