Padrón

Padrón is a municipality in A Coruña Province in Galicia that stretches across several parishes and functions as a regional administrative unit. The area encompasses smaller settlements and rural zones that together form the local community.

The area was known in ancient times as a Celtic settlement and developed into an important center during the Roman period. Part of it served as a bishop's seat for a long time before religious power shifted to Santiago.

The place is known as the birthplace of several important writers who shaped Galician literary life. This literary connection runs deep in local history and is valued by residents.

The place is easy to access and offers basic services for visitors and residents. Local infrastructure makes it simple to explore the municipality and its surrounding areas.

The area is known for producing green peppers grown in a specific region. These peppers have a special trait: some taste mild while others are surprisingly hot, with no way to predict which ahead of time.

Location: A Coruña Province

Capital city: Padrón

Part of: intermunicipal commonwealth of the Santiago de Compostela area, O Sar

Shares border with: Teo, A Coruña, A Estrada, Pontecesures, Valga, Dodro, Rois

Website: http://padron.gal

GPS coordinates: 42.73902,-8.66025

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20