Chandrexa de Queixa town hall

The town hall of Chandrexa de Queixa serves as the seat of local government for this small municipality in the province of Ourense, Galicia.

Where is it located?

The building sits on C/ Celeiros, right at the heart of Chandrexa de Queixa — a municipality spread across 171.8 km² within the Macizo Central Ourensano mountain range, in the south-eastern corner of Galicia. Its neighbours are Castro Caldelas and San Juan del Río to the north, Laza and Villarino de Conso to the south, Puebla de Trives and Manzaneda to the east, and Montederramo to the west. The municipality actually takes its name from the surrounding Serra de Queixa mountains, which shape the rugged, inland character of this part of Ourense.

What should visitors know about the building itself?

Functionally, the town hall is the administrative hub of the municipality: it's where the mayor and local council conduct business, and where residents handle paperwork, residency matters, and other local affairs. The current mayor is Francisco Rodríguez Rodríguez of the Partido Popular, elected in the local elections of 28 May 2023. Travellers looking to reach the office directly, or to ask about the wider area, can call 988 33 40 00.

Why stop in Chandrexa de Queixa at all?

This is one of the least populated municipalities in Galicia — just 467 residents as of 2025. That small scale means the area around the town hall offers a genuine slice of life in a small mountain community, far removed from any tourist crowds. The surrounding landscape is classic inland Ourense: valleys, forests, and scattered hamlets set among the hills, better suited to travellers chasing quiet and open-air scenery than urban sightseeing.

How do you get there?

Chandrexa de Queixa sits well inland, in the mountainous stretch of Ourense province, so a car is the most practical way in — the local roads wind through folded terrain that becomes something of an attraction in itself for anyone who enjoys scenic driving. The nearest major reference point is the city of Ourense, from where regional roads climb into the mountain range. Public transport options in this area are limited, so it pays to plan the route in advance.

When is the best time to visit?

Given the elevation, the climate here runs cooler than on Galicia's coast — winters are noticeably crisper, while summer brings comfortable temperatures well suited to hiking the surrounding hills. Spring and early autumn are particularly good windows: the valley is green, and you avoid both the winter chill and the hottest stretch of summer.

Frequently asked questions

Can visitors go inside the Chandrexa de Queixa town hall? It's a working public administration building rather than a museum piece, so access is mainly for residents and people with official business — it's best treated as a landmark at the centre of the municipality rather than a sightseeing stop.

Who currently runs the municipality? Francisco Rodríguez Rodríguez of the Partido Popular has served as mayor since the local elections held on 28 May 2023.

How many people live in Chandrexa de Queixa? As of 2025, the municipality has 467 residents, making it one of the smaller communities in the Ourense region.

How can I contact the town hall? Call 988 33 40 00, or visit in person at C/ Celeiros, s/n, 32786 Chandrexa de Queixa.