Abegondo
municipality of Spain
Abegondo is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It has an area of 83.72 km2 (32.32 sq mi), a population of 5,578 (2024 estimate) and a population density of 66.56 people/km2 (177.35 people/sq mi). It is part of the semi-coast region between the municipality of Cambre and the historic town of Betanzos.
Geography
Abegondo is located 23 km southeastward of the provincial capital. The municipality consists of 19 parishes of which San Marcos, a place in Abegondo parish, is the capital.
Hydrography
Abegondo is bordered by the rivers Mero and Barcés, and the Gobia runs through it. It has two dams: Cecebre and Beche, the former is shared by the municipalities of Betanzos, Carral and Cambre.
Demography
Parroquias
Notable landmark
Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo
Located in the municipality is the Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo (also known as "El Mundo del Futbol", which is Spanish for "The World of Football"), that serves as the home stadium for Deportivo Fabril and Deportivo de A Coruña Femenino. It is also the training ground of the men's club Deportivo de A Coruña. It was opened in 2003.
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