Ferrol
Ferrol is a port in Galicia in northwest Spain, with a population of 64,000 in 2024. It's Spain's Atlantic navy base and ship-building centre, so it's industrial but with a long heritage.Places of Interest
Highlights: Estadio Municipal de A Malata and Spain’s National Exhibition of Ship Building.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ferrol and Narón.
Ferrol
- Type: Locality with 72,000 residents
- Also known as: “15036”
- Location: A Coruña, Galicia, Green Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
43.5034° or 43° 30′ 12″ north
Longitude
-8.2277° or 8° 13′ 40″ west
Population
72,000
Elevation
50 metres (164 feet)
Open location code
8CMHGQ3C+8W
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Serantes and A Malata.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Carballeira de Menáncaro en Ferrolterra and Gran Hotel de Ferrol.
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Worth a closer look: Santiago de Compostela and Lugo.
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