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Neda, Galicia
Neda is a municipality in province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain.
Neda | |
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Neda Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 43°30′N 8°7′W / 43.500°N 8.117°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Galicia |
| Province | A Coruña |
| Comarca | Ferrol |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ángel Alvariño Saavedra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.89 km2 (9.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,112 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
The town is on the English Way path of the Camino de Santiago. It is said that the father of George A. Romero was born here.
Parishes Edit
The municipality is home to four parishes:
- San Pedro de Anca
- San Nicolás de Neda
- Santa María de Neda
- Santo André de Viladonelle
Economy Edit
Neda is a predominantly rural borough, though important industries like shipyards, foundries, and workshops are to be found in nearby Ferrol. Farming, agriculture and services, together with bread making, are the main local industries.
References Edit
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.