Lugo, Spain
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View from the Roman wall of Lugo and its Cathedral
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| Coordinates: 43°01′N 7°33′W / 43.017°N 7.550°WCoordinates: 43°01′N 7°33′W / 43.017°N 7.550°W | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Region | Galicia | ||
| Province | Lugo | ||
| County | Lugo | ||
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| • Type | Mayor-council | ||
| • Body | Concello de Lugo | ||
| • Mayor | Lara Méndez López (PSdeG) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 332 km2 (128 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | ||
| Population (2014)INE | |||
| • Total | 98,560 | ||
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (GMT +1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (GMT +2) (UTC) | ||
| Postcode | 2700x | ||
| Area code(s) | +34-982 | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | ES-LU | ||
| Patron Saint | Saint Froilán | ||
| Website | http://lugo.gal/ | ||
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Lugo (Galician pronunciation: [ˈluɣo]) is a city in northwestern Spain in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is the capital of the province of Lugo. The municipality had a population of 98,560 in 2014, which makes it the fourth most populous city in Galicia.
Lugo is the only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls, which reach a height of 10 to 15 metres (33 to 49 feet) along a 2,117-metre (6,946 ft) circuit ringed with 71 towers. The walk along the top is continuous round the circuit, and features ten gates. These 3rd century walls are protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The bridge over the Minho is essentially of Roman date, though many repairs over the centuries have effaced its Roman character.
The population of the city in 2010 was 97,635 inhabitants, growing constantly since the first census in 1842, while the rest of the province is losing population dramatically. The population of the city in 2014 was 98,560 inhabitants (45.948 men and 52.612 women). From INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica)
In 2010 there were 5,373 foreigners living in the city, representing a 5.5% of the total population. The main nationalities are Colombians (18%), Moroccans (12%) and Brazilians (11%).
By language, according to 2008 data, 47.37% of the population speaks always or mainly in Galician, 52.63% speaks always or mainly in Spanish.
The town lies on a hill surrounded by the rivers Minho, Rato and Chanca. The difference in altitude between downtown and the river banks is considerable, while in the center of the city's altitude of 465 meters above sea level, at the height of the Miño River Walk is the altitude of only 364 metres (1,194 feet). The municipality of Lugo is the second largest in Galicia, with 329.78 square kilometres (127.33 sq mi) and 59 parishes. It should be emphasized that the outline of the city was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO on 7 November 2002, this being the most important recognition at international level regarding the conservation of landscapes and habitats of this Atlantic European region.
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