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A Xesta

Coordinates: 42°37′05″N 8°06′58″W / 42.618°N 8.116°W / 42.618; -8.116
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A Xesta
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Coordinates: 42°37′05″N 8°06′58″W / 42.618°N 8.116°W / 42.618; -8.116
RegionSpain
Autonomous community Galicia
ProvincePontevedra
ComarcaO Deza
Judicial districtLalín
Area
 • Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total252
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CET)

San Fiz da Xesta is a village and parish in the region of Lalín, which is in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia. In 2011 the population was 252 residents (127 men and 125 women), which was a decrease from 1999 when it had 271 inhabitants.

The local church of Saint Fiz is the main attraction in the village.

Festivals

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The patron saint of the parish is Saint Peter Fiz, which locals say “Festa por festa o Carme da Xesta" meaning that it is the best festival out of all the festivals around.

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