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View of San Xoán de RíoRamon.reboledo · CC BY-SA 4.0

San Xoán de Río

Village

San Xoán de Río is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Terra de Trives. It is named after Saint John (Galician: San Xoán), the local patron. The village of Domecelle is located within the municipality.

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Village information

Coat of arms of San Xoán de Río
Province
Ourense
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
510
Altitude
880 m
Area (IGN)
61.6 km²
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The essentials for getting around San Xoán de Río without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.3706° N, 7.2989° 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

Altitude
880 m
Population (INE 2025)
510 inhabitants
Province / region
Ourense · Galicia
Official website
sanxoanderio.es

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 San Xoán de Río'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 San Xoán de Río

2 registered places to stay

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