Lugo

geographical name

Lu·go ˈlü-(ˌ)gō

1

province of northwestern Spain in northeastern Galicia on the Bay of Biscay area 3785 square miles (9803 square kilometers), population 348,067

2

commune and capital of the province of Lugo population 98,001

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