Redondela

Redondela
Municipality

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Redondela
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W / 42.283°N 8.617°W / 42.283; -8.617Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W / 42.283°N 8.617°W / 42.283; -8.617
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
Province Pontevedra
Comarca Vigo
Government
 • Mayor Xavier Bas
Area
 • Total 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi)
Elevation 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2009)
 • Total 30,001
 • Density 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Redondelanos
Postal code 36800
Website Official website

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.

Parroquias

Verne Monument

The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.

See also


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