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
Flag of Redondela
Coat of arms of Redondela
Redondela is located in Spain
Redondela
Redondela
Location in Spain
Redondela is located in Galicia
Redondela
Redondela
Redondela (Galicia)
Redondela is located in Province of Pontevedra
Redondela
Redondela
Redondela (Province of Pontevedra)
Coordinates: 42°17′N 8°37′W / 42.283°N 8.617°W / 42.283; -8.617
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
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)
DemonymRedondeláns
Postal code
36800
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality has an area of 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) and has a population of 29,192 in 2021.

Parroquias

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Verne Monument

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The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.

See also

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References

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