Paradela, Lugo
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Paradela is a municipality in Lugo province in Galicia in north-west Spain. It is situated in the region of Sarria. There were 2,193 people living in Paradela as of 2008 (1,101 men and 1,092 women).[1] It is known for the connection it has with the Way of St. James. The French route of such a way, ending in Santiago de Compostela, passes through five parishes of Paradela: Ferreiros, Francos, Laxe, Cortes and Loio.[2]
Etymology
The name Paradela comes from the diminutive of the Latin word parata, which can be translated as hostal, or near the end of the journey.
Parishes
Here is a list of all parishes within Paradela, each having their own saint shown in brackets.[3]
- Aldosende (Santiago)
- Andreade (Santiago)
- Barán (San Pedro)
- Castro (San Mamede)
- Castro de Rei de Lemos (Santa María)
- As Cortes (San Salvador)
- Ferreiros (Santa María)
- Francos (Santa María)
- A Laxe (Santiago)
- Loio (San Xoán)
- Paradela (San Miguel)
- San Facundo de Ribas de Miño (San Facundo)
- San Martiño de Castro (San Martiño)
- San Vicente de Paradela (San Vicente)
- Santa Cristina de Paradela (Santa Cristina)
- Santalla de Paradela (Santalla)
- Suar (San Lourenzo)
- Vilaragunte (Santa María)
Notable people from Paradela
- Manuel Rodriguez Lopez (1934-1990) - poet, writer and translator
- Diego López Rodríguez (1981-) - football goalkeeper
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