Pantón

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Concello de Pantón
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Official seal of Concello de Pantón
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Situation of Pantón within Galicia
Situation of Pantón within Galicia
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Government
 - Alcalde (Mayor)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2)

Pantón is a municipality of northwestern Spain, in the province of Lugo; in a mountainous district, watered by the rivers Miño and Cabe. Its population in 2002 was 3,377. Livestock is extensively reared, and large quantities of wheat, wine, oats, and potatoes are produced. The other industries are distilling and linen manufacture. The nearest railway station is 6 mi. east, at Monforte de Lemos.


This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.

Coordinates: 42°31′N, 7°36′W