Pantón is a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It is located in a mountainous district in the comarca of Terra de Lemos, watered by the multiple rivers like the Miño, Cabe and Sil. Its population in 2002 was 3,377.

Pantón
Town hall.
Town hall.
Coat of arms of Pantón
Location of Pantón
Location of Pantón
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
ProvinceLugo
ComarcaA Terra de Lemos
Government
 • AlcaldeJosé Luis Álvarez Blanco (PPdeG)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,539
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
27...
WebsiteOfficial website

Livestock is extensively reared, and large quantities of wheat, wine, oats, and potatoes are produced. The other major industries are distilling and linen manufacture. The nearest railway station is 6 mi. east, at Monforte de Lemos.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

42°31′N 7°36′W / 42.517°N 7.600°W / 42.517; -7.600