The municipality of Monforte de Lemos lies in the province of Lugo, in Galicia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 18,933 people, over about 198.5 km².
With about 95 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 12 municipalities in the province of Lugo with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 2 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 54 km south of Lugo, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 120 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Ourense (37 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Monforte de Lemos; all the municipalities in the province of Lugo are listed on their own page.