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View of MonterreiCorreiaPM · Public domain

Monterrei

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Monterrei (Spanish: Monterrey), is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Verín.

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Monterrei is well known for its castle, built in the 10th century. The Mexican city of Monterrey was named in honour of Gaspar de Zúñiga, 5th Count of Monterrey, as well as the American city of Monterey.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Monterrei
Province
Ourense
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
2,403
Altitude
511 m
Area (IGN)
118 km²
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8 photographs of Monterrei, taken here and in its own light.

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Monterrei: Monterrei Galiza · Photo: CorreiaPM (Public domain)
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Leito seco do río Albarellos a carón da casa do concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Leito seco do río Albarellos a carón da casa do concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Elisardojm · CC BY-SA 4.0
Báscula de camións no concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Piscina municipal no concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rúa Progreso no concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Carteis electorais do 2014 no concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Carteis electorais do 2014 no concello de Monterrei, Ourense. · Photo: Elisardojm (CC BY-SA 4.0)