LUGO

provincia, in the comunidad autnoma (autonomous community) of Galicia, northwestern Spain bordering the Bay of Biscay on the north. It was formed in 1833. Its 60-mile (100-kilometre) coastline, extending from Ribadeo to the Barquero Estuary, is dotted with small ports and fishing villages. The interior of the province is crossed by the Cantabrian Mountains, interspersed with valleys dotted with hamlets, while the Mio River crosses southwest toward the Atlantic Ocean. Local medicinal springs account for some tourism, but the principal sources of income are agriculture and fishing. Lugo is the main Spanish producer of rye and potatoes, but cattle and pig breeding are more important economically. Industrial development received a strong impetus in 1980 with the opening of Spain's first aluminum plant at San Cebrian, including a major port facility and reservoir. Besides Lugo city, the provincial capital, the most important towns are Mondoedo (episcopal see), Monforte de Lemos, and Vivero. Area 3,785 square miles (9,803 square km). Pop. (1988 est.) 407,881. town, capital of Lugo provincia, in the comunidad autnoma (autonomous community) of Galicia, northwestern Spain on the Mio River, southeast of La Corua. Originating as the Roman Lucus Augusti, the walls of which remain as a public walk, the town was occupied by Suebi (Suevi), Moors, and Normans and was recaptured by King Alfonso III of Asturias and Leon in the 10th century. Notable landmarks include the Gothic Church of San Francisco, the cloister of which is a national monument, and the Romanesque cathedral (begun 1129) with Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical additions. Lugo is a commercial centre with agricultural fairs and markets and meat-packing plants. Pop. (1988 est.) 78,795. town, Ravenna provincia, Emilia-Romagna regione, northern Italy, just west of Ravenna. The arcaded marketplace, called the Pavaglione, and a 14th-century castle converted into the town hall are notable. The town was the scene of heavy fighting in World War II. An agricultural and commercial centre, Lugo produces wine, paper, footwear, and soap. Pop. (1990 est.) mun., 32,725.