Viveiro

Viveiro (sometimes called Vivero) is a town and municipality. It is in the province of Lugo. Lugo is in the northwestern part of Galicia, Spain. As of 2010, over 16,000 people live in Viveiro.

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Flag of Viveiro
Coat of arms of Viveiro
Coordinates: 43°38′53″N 7°35′24″W / 43.64806°N 7.59000°W / 43.64806; -7.59000
CountrySpain
CommunityGalicia
ProvinceLugo
ComarcaMariña Occidental
Government
 • MayorMelchor Roel Rivas
Area
 • Total109.3 km2 (42.2 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,211
 • Density148.32/km2 (384.14/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
27850
WebsiteOfficial website

Festivities

The calendar of Viveiro holds several festivals, both religious and not.

Carnival

Viveiro has the oldest Carnival in Galicia. It is celebrated during the four days before Lent, from Saturday until Shrove Tuesday. It finishes on Tuesday with many floats travelling through the streets.

Saint James' day

Viveiro celebrates the St. James' Day Battle on July 25 at the Port of Celeiro. It has marines moving through the estuary of Viveiro in a well organised and orderly way, similar to a march.

Twinned towns

Viveiro Media

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