Cangas, Pontevedra

municipality in Pontevedra province, Spain

Cangas, also known as Cangas do Morrazo, is a seaside resort in Galicia, Spain. It is both a town and municipality in the province of Pontevedra.

Cangas
Cangas do Morrazo
Flag of Cangas
Coat of arms of Cangas
Location of Cangas
Location of Cangas
Cangas is located in Spain
Cangas
Cangas
Location within Spain
Coordinates: 42°15′51″N 8°46′55″W / 42.26417°N 8.78194°W / 42.26417; -8.78194
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityGalicia
ProvincePontevedra
CountyO Morrazo
Founded1160
ParishesAldán, Cangas, Coiro, Darbo, O Hío
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • BodyConcello de Cangas
 • MayorXosé Manuel Pazos (2015) (ACE)
Area
 • Total38.1 km2 (14.7 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total26,487
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)cangués, -esa,
cangueiro, -ra (traditional).
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36940 - 36949
Dialing code986
WebsiteOfficial website

References change

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.