Redondela | |
Settlement Type: | Municipality |
Pushpin Map: | Spain#Spain Galicia#Spain Province of Pontevedra |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Spain |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Pontevedra |
Subdivision Type3: | Comarca |
Subdivision Name3: | Vigo |
Coordinates: | 42.2833°N -45°W |
Elevation M: | 17 |
Area Total Km2: | 51.9 |
Population Demonym: | Redondeláns |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 36800 |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Digna Rivas |
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.
The municipality has an area of 51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi) and has a population of 29,192 in 2021.
The Town has a large monument to Jules Verne.