Pontevedra
Pontevedra is a city in Galicia 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Estadio Municipal de Pasarón and Pontevedra Campus.
Estadio Municipal de Pasarón
Stadium
Photo: Estevoaei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Estadio Municipal de Pasarón is an all-seater football stadium located in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain.
Pontevedra Campus
University
Photo: Pvibahu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Pontevedra campus is one of three campuses that host the University of Vigo. It is located in the Spanish city of Pontevedra and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies in Social sciences, health sciences, arts, engineering and Sports.
Island of Sculptures
Park
Photo: Pvibahu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Covo Island, better known as the Island of Sculptures or Illa das Esculturas in Galician, is a park and island located near the mouth of the Lérez River, in Pontevedra, Spain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monte Porreiro and A Caeira.
Monte Porreiro
Village
Photo: Lameiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Monte Porreiro is a residential area in the city of Pontevedra. It is the seat of the National University of Distance Education in the province of Pontevedra.
Pontevedra
- Type: Locality with 82,700 residents
- Also known as: “36038”
- Location: Pontevedra, Galicia, Green Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.4224° or 42° 25′ 21″ northLongitude
-8.6193° or 8° 37′ 9″ westPopulation
82,700Elevation
68 metres (223 feet)Open location code
8CJHC9CJ+X8GeoNames ID
6360237
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Pontevedra” goes by many names.
- French: “Pontevedra”
- German: “Pontevedra”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pontevedra Railway Station and Praza de Barcelos.
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