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.
Redondela | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Redondela Location in Spain  Redondela Redondela (Galicia)  Redondela Redondela (Province of Pontevedra) | |
| Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W / 42.283°N 8.617°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
| Province | Pontevedra |
| Comarca | Vigo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Digna Rivas |
| Area | |
• Total | 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 29,194 |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Redondeláns |
| Postal code | 36800 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality has an area of 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) and has a population of 29,192 in 2021.
Parroquias
editVerne Monument
editThe Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
edit- Map of Redondela area, Ria de Vigo (small PNG image)
- Paxina Web do Concello de Redondela, Council's Web Site
- Group Folkloric O Carballo das Cen Pólas (Reboreda)
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