The income gap between the different municipalities of Spain reveals a social reality that is sustained in historical, economic and demographic factors. In it annual report of the Tax Agency corresponding to the 2022 financial year, which analyzes the income tax return in towns with more than 1,000 inhabitantsnotable differences are highlighted in the average gross income of Spaniards depending on where they live. Yes ok Big cities often lead the highest income listsin rural areas and with lower population density the income They tend to be much lower, reflecting an economic structure dependent on sectors such as agriculture and livestock that have less diversification and job opportunities.
In the case of Galiciaone of the most disadvantaged points in terms of average income is in the province of lugo. It is about Cervantesa small municipality of about 1,200 inhabitants. This Galician enclave, which occupies last place in terms of income in the autonomous community, has a average annual gross income of 16,340 euroswell below national standards. Although Galicia has experienced a slight increase in its average income in recent years, the inhabitants of Cervantes are far from matching these figures, largely due to the depopulation and to aging of its population.
Cervantes: a natural and cultural paradise in the shadow of the economy
Cervantes, located in the mountains of Lugo and framed in the Ancares Natural Park, is a municipality with vast natural and heritage wealth. The area, characterized by its deep valleys and mountains covered with lush forests, is home to unique biodiversity and has historical structures such as pallozas and pre-roman constructions that reflect the ancient history of this region. Furthermore, its natural landscapes make it a ideal destination for lovers of hiking and rural tourism.
However, this natural and cultural wealth has not been enough to stop the Exodus of its inhabitants to other municipalities in search of better job opportunities. The local economy depends largely on activities such as agriculture and the cattle raisingsectors in which income is limited. This has caused many inhabitants of Cervantes to decide to emigrate, especially young people, leaving behind a municipality with an aging population and an economy that depends on a small group of workers.
Although the Cervantes City Council has attempted to revitalize the local economy through incentives for rural tourism and historical heritage recovery projects, these efforts are limited by the lack of infrastructureandservices that attract new settlers.
#poorest #town #Galicia #Lugo #average #income
