Rábade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rábade
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| San Vicenzo de Rábade | |||
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Situation of Rábade within Galicia
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Galicia | ||
| Province | Lugo | ||
| Comarca | Lugo | ||
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Rábade
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| • Type | Concello | ||
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| • Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 1,501 | ||
| • Density | 288.7/km2 (748/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (GMT +1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (GMT +2) | ||
| Post code |
27370
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| Area code(s) | +34 982 | ||
| Website | http://www.rabade.org | ||
Rábade, also known as San Vicenzo de Rábade, is a small town in northwestern Spain. It is located in the Lugo province of Galicia. Rábade is the smallest municipality in Galicia.
This town is part of the Lugo comarca. About 1,500 people live in Rábade. The town covers an area of 5.2 square kilometers (about 2 square miles). It sits at an altitude of 400 meters (1,312 feet) above sea level.
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History of Rábade
Rábade has an interesting past. Until May 28, 1925, Rábade was not its own municipality. It was part of a nearby area called Begonte. After that date, Rábade became its own separate town.
The name "Rábade" is believed to come from the Arabic language. This shows how different cultures have influenced the region over time.
What to Do in Rábade
Rábade is a lively town with special traditions.
Market Days
If you visit Rábade, you can experience its traditional market days. These markets happen on the 2nd and 22nd of every month. On these days, you can find many local products. A popular traditional dish to eat is octopus.
Local Celebrations
The town also has fun celebrations throughout the year.
- There are celebrations on January 22nd and 23rd.
- Another important celebration takes place on August 15th.
Sports and Activities
Rábade is known for a local sports event. The Copa Miño de Piragüismo is a popular canoeing competition. It attracts visitors and is a fun event to watch.
Government in Rábade
Rábade is a municipality, which means it has its own local government. This government is called a Concello in Spanish. The leader of the town's government is the Mayor. The current Mayor of Rábade is Francisco Xosé Fernández Montes.
See also
In Spanish: Rábade para niños
