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Redondela
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Flag of Redondela
Flag
Coat of arms of Redondela
Coat of arms
Redondela is located in Spain
Redondela
Redondela
Location in Spain
Redondela is located in Galicia
Redondela
Redondela
Location in Galicia
Redondela is located in Province of Pontevedra
Redondela
Redondela
Location in Province of Pontevedra
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Galicia
Province Pontevedra
Comarca Vigo
Area
 • Total 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 29,194
 • Density 562.5/km2 (1,456.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Redondeláns
Postal code
36800

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

  • Cabeiro
  • Cedeira
  • Cesantes
  • Chapela
  • Negros
  • Quintela
  • Reboreda
  • Redondela
  • Saxamonde
  • Trasmañó
  • Ventosela
  • Vilar de Infesta
  • O Viso

Verne Monument

The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.

See also

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