Monterrosos

Monterrosos are the residents of Monterroso, a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The term functions as the demonym for people from the town and appears in local media and official communications.

Monterroso is located in northwestern Spain. The municipality combines the urban area of the town with several rural parishes. The surrounding landscape is characterized by green hills and agricultural land typical of Galician countryside.

The area has medieval roots, and the town developed around local churches and markets that historically served as focal points for the community. In contemporary administration, Monterroso is governed by a ayuntamiento (town council) and is part of the province of Lugo within Galicia.

The Monterrosos belong to the Galician cultural and linguistic sphere. Most residents are bilingual to varying degrees, speaking Galician and Spanish. Local life features regional festivals, traditional music, and typical Galician cuisine, with a calendar shaped by religious and agricultural observances.

The local economy has traditionally relied on farming and livestock, with small businesses and services playing a larger role in recent decades. Like many rural areas in Galicia, Monterroso has experienced demographic changes, including gradual population decline as younger residents migrate to larger cities.