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 | |
| 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(s) | Redondeláns |
| Postal code | 36800 |
| Website | Official website |
Parroquias
Verne Monument
The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.
See also
- Ignacio Ramonet
- Battle of Vigo Bay
- Mendinho
- Ernestina Otero
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
- 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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