Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a city in in northwest Spain, with a population of 83,000 in 2024. Its old town has a fine collection of 16th - 18th century churches, and stands on the Portuguese branch of the pilgrimage route to Santiago.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pontevedra Railway Station and Estadio Municipal de Pasarón.

Railway station
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is a railway station of the Spanish Atlantic Axis high-speed rail line which provides services to the city of , in , .

Stadium
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is an all-seater football located in , , Spain.

Park
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Covo Island, better known as the or Illa das Esculturas in Galician, is a park and island located near the mouth of the River, in , Spain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monte Porreiro and A Caeira.

Village
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is a residential area in the city of . It is the seat of the National University of Distance Education in the .

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Pontevedra

Latitude
42.4224° or 42° 25′ 21″ north
Longitude
-8.6193° or 8° 37′ 9″ west
Population
82,700
Elevation
68 metres (223 feet)
Open location code
8CJHC9CJ+X8
Geo­Names ID
6360237
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Pontevedra” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Praza de Barcelos and Pontevedra-Universidad railway station.

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