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Alfoz

Village

Alfoz is a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It is in the comarca of A Mariña Central. It borders the municipalities of Foz, Mondoñedo, Abadín and O Valadouro.

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The population in 2008 was 2,133 people according to the municipal register of inhabitants. Alfoz is the antipodes of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Alfoz
Province
Lugo
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
1,493
Altitude
56 m
Mayor
Efigenia Maseda Paz
Area (IGN)
79.1 km²
Postcode
27773–27776
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The essentials for getting around Alfoz without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.5282° N, 7.4144° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
27773–27776
Altitude
56 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,493 inhabitants
Province / region
Lugo · Galicia
Official website
concellodealfoz.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Alfoz's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Alfoz

2 registered places to stay

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