Ourense (Galician: Ourense; Spanish: Orense) is a town in northwestern Spain, the capital of the province of Ourense in Galicia. Its population of 109,001 (2002) constitutes 30% of the population of the province.
Location and Climate
The ancient city of Auria is located on both banks of the Minho River in the south-central part of Galicia, at an elevation of 128 mts. above sea level. The city has a microclimate that brings abundant rainfall and allows for verdant vegetation on the nearby hills. Winters are mild with lows rarely falling below zero Celsius. Because of the location in the river valley summers can be quite hot, often equalling temperatures of Andalusia. Many local families have apartments on the coast (Vigo is only an hour away by car)where they can escape the heat of July and August.
The river divides a rather industrial western suburb which contains the railroad station from the main town. Three highway and one railroad bridge cross the river in addition to the famous Roman Bridge, which is now closed to vehicle traffic.
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The first railway in Spain was the line Barcelona - Mataró opened in 1848, lead by the Catalan businessman Miquel Biada, born in Mataró.
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It is the home of the Xerez Club Deportivo football team.
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10 km north is the Airport Jerez.
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Biggest suburb in the E.U.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is notable for being the biggest suburb not only in Spain but also in the European Union.
Demographics
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