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municipality of Pontevedra
City of Pontevedra is located in autonomous community of Galicia, Spain and is the capital of Pontevedra province. It is an inland city, although it is situated close to the coast. The city sits at the end of the ria that bears its name, occupying the valleys of the Lérez and Tomeza rivers. To the north it borders the municipalities of Barro, Moraña and Campo Lameiro; to the east, Cotobade and Ponte Caldelas; to the south, Soutomaior, Vilaboa and Marín, and to the west, Poio and Ria de Pontevedra, leading to the Atlantic Ocean.
Pontevedra has rich history. In the past there were battles for dominance and provincal control with neighbour Vigo - a far bigger and more highly populated urbanisation.
Nowadays it is an interesting and enjoyable city to explore and it has a well defined historic district with plenty to see. Because of its compact nature and small size, Pontevedra can easily be explored on foot.
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General Facts about municipality of Pontevedra
Longtitude: -8.61925359
Latitude: 42.42241484
Aerial Distance to Madrid: 464.032km
Area size: 118.00km2 >>
Population: 74942 inhabitants >>
Call Pontevedra from Spain: 986 xxx xxx >>
International calls: ++34 986 xxx xxx
Places of Interest when visit municipality of Pontevedra
- Santa Maria cathedral (municipality Pontevedra; category: Cathedral; satellite view >>)
- The Roman bridge of Pontevedra (municipality Pontevedra; category: Bridge; satellite view >>)
- Praza de Curros Enríquez (municipality Pontevedra; category: Square;)
- Bridge Ponte dos Tirantes (municipality Pontevedra; category: Bridge; satellite view >>)
- Praza da Leña square (municipality Pontevedra; category: Square;)
- Medieval bridge of Santiago (municipality Pontevedra; category: Bridge; satellite view >>)
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