Laxe
Laxe (Galician pronunciation: [ˈlaʃɪ]) is a northwestern municipality of Spain in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It belongs to the comarca of Bergantiños. It is situated in the sheltered Cabanas bay area, meaning that Laxe's expansive sandy beaches are well-sheltered from Atlantic winds.
Concello de Laxe | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Laxe | |
 Location of Laxe within Galicia | |
| Parroquias | Laxe, Nande, Sarces, Serantes, Soesto & Traba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.48 km2 (14.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,084 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | http://www.concellodelaxe.com |
Laxe's average temperatures vary greatly, with an average winter-time high of 10-12 celsius, compared to highs of 31-33 celsius in June–July.[2]
Demography
Notable people
- Anxo Mato commonly known as Anxo, is a Spanish footballer who plays for CF Villanovense as a winger.
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- "Laxe Guide - Latest Laxe, A Coruna Province, Galicia Travel Guides and Reviews". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
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