Rodeiro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rodeiro
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Situation of Rodeiro within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | |
| Comarca | O Deza | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,509 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
| Website | http://www.rodeiro.gal/ | |
Rodeiro is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the northwest of Spain. It is part of the Pontevedra area, which is like a county. Rodeiro is also found in Galicia, a special region of Spain with its own culture and language. It belongs to a smaller area called O Deza.
About Rodeiro
Rodeiro is a quiet place in the province of Pontevedra. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The area is mostly rural, meaning it has lots of countryside. People here often work in farming or related activities.
Where is Rodeiro?
Rodeiro is located in the region of Galicia, which is in the northwest corner of Spain. Galicia is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." These are like states or provinces that have some self-governing powers. Rodeiro is specifically in the province of Pontevedra.
The province of Pontevedra is one of four provinces in Galicia. Within Pontevedra, Rodeiro is part of a "comarca" called O Deza. A comarca is a traditional region that groups several municipalities together. It often shares a common history or geography.
Who Leads Rodeiro?
Every municipality in Spain has a leader called an Alcalde. This is like a mayor in other countries. The Alcalde is in charge of running the town and making decisions for its people.
The current Alcalde of Rodeiro is Luís López Diéguez. He belongs to a political party known as PP. PP stands for Partido Popular, which is one of the main political parties in Spain. They work to improve the lives of people in Rodeiro.
How Many People Live There?
In 2018, about 2,509 people lived in Rodeiro. This makes it a small municipality. The population number helps us understand the size of the community. It also shows how many people the local government serves.
See also
In Spanish: Rodeiro para niños
