The village of Aldea O Castro constitutes the main settlement of the municipality of Dozón and serves as its administrative and social centre. Located in a central position within the municipal territory, it acts as a reference point for everyday life in the area, concentrating the main public services and facilities, including the Town Hall, the health centre, and various sports and recreational facilities.
The settlement is integrated into a characteristic rural landscape of inland Galicia, surrounded by small villages and farmland that reflect the traditional organisation of the territory. Its role as the municipal capital has encouraged the development of a small urban nucleus that coexists with the surrounding agricultural landscape and the parish life typical of the region.
The place name “O Castro” derives from the Latin castrum, meaning fortress or fortified settlement, a common designation in Galicia that refers to the ancient occupation of the territory since pre-Roman times. Overall, O Castro represents the administrative and social heart of Dozón, where rural tradition and contemporary services come together within the same space.
