Redondela

Redondela is a town in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, northwestern Spain. The most famous icon of the village is its sky chaired by 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 path of the Camino de Santiago.

Redondela
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Redondela
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityGalicia
ProvincePontevedra
ComarcaVigo
Government
  MayorDigna Rivas
Area
  Total51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total29,194
  Density560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Redondeláns
Postal code
36800
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality has an area of 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) and has a population of 29,218 in 2019.

Parroquias

Verne Monument

The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.

See also

References

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



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