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.
A Xesta | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 42°37′05″N 8°06′58″W / 42.618°N 8.116°W | |
| Region | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
| Province | Pontevedra |
| Comarca | O Deza |
| Judicial district | Lalín |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 252 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) |
The local church of Saint Fiz is the main attraction in the village.
Festivals
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.