Province of Pontevedra

province of Spain, in the autonomous region of galicia

Pontevedra is a province of Spain along the country's Atlantic coast in southwestern Europe. The province forms the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Galicia. It is bordered by the provinces of A Coruña, Lugo, and Ourense, the country of Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Flag of Pontevedra
Coat of arms of Pontevedra
Location of the province of Pontevedra within Spain
Location of the province of Pontevedra within Spain
Coordinates: 42°22′N 8°24′W / 42.37°N 8.40°W / 42.37; -8.40
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
CapitalPontevedra
Government
 • BodyDiputación de Pontevedra
Area
 • Total4,495 km2 (1,736 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total940,927
 • Density213.56/km2 (553.1/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pontevedrés (m), Pontevedresa (f)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36---
ISO 3166 codeES-PO
Websitewww.visit-pontevedra.com

Notes change

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

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