Covelo Postal Codes: 36872 to 36889 | Paradanta, Pontevedra, Galicia

Key Facts

Covelo is a parish (parroquia) located in the municipality of Covelo within the comarca of Paradanta in the province of Pontevedra, part of the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Situated in the interior of the province, Covelo lies in the southeastern area of Pontevedra, near the border with the province of Ourense. The parish is characterized by its rural landscape, with rolling hills and valleys typical of the Galician interior, and it forms part of the historical and geographical region known as Paradanta. While specific population figures for the parish level can vary, the municipality of Covelo had a population of approximately 2,500 residents as of recent estimates, covering an area of about 150 square kilometers. The parish itself is one of several within the municipality, which is administratively divided into multiple parishes that serve as the basic local subdivisions in Galicia. Covelo's economy is traditionally based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, reflecting the rural nature of the area. The parish maintains its cultural heritage through local festivals and traditions common to Galicia. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for the parishes within the municipality of Covelo, visitors can explore the specific sections dedicated to this locality.