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Municipality in Galicia, Spain
Redondela
Municipality
Flag of RedondelaFlagCoat of arms of RedondelaCoat of arms
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Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W / 42.283°N 8.617°W / 42.283; -8.617
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
ProvincePontevedra
ComarcaVigo
Government
 • MayorDigna Rivas
Area
 • Total51.9 km (20.0 sq mi)
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
Population
 • Total29,194
 • Density560/km (1,500/sq mi)
DemonymRedondeláns
Postal code36800
WebsiteOfficial website

Redondela is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Vigo. The most famous icons of the village are its two major railway viaducts built in the nineteenth century. Due to these infrastructures Redondela is known under the nickname "Village of the viaducts." The town lies on the Portuguese Way, one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes.

The municipality has an area of 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) and has a population of 29,192 in 2021.

Parroquias

Verne Monument

The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.

See also

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

External links


Municipalities in the province of Pontevedra
Flag of Pontevedra


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