Pontevedra Postal Codes: 32410 to 36995 | Galicia

Key Facts

Pontevedra is a province located in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, situated along the Atlantic coastline. It occupies the southwestern part of Galicia, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south, with the Rías Baixas estuary system creating its distinctive indented coastline. With an area of approximately 4,495 square kilometers, Pontevedra province has a population of around 940,000 people, making it the second most populous province in Galicia after A Coruña. The province is administratively divided into 62 municipalities, including its capital city also named Pontevedra, as well as other significant urban centers such as Vigo, the largest city in Galicia. The province's geography features coastal lowlands along the Rías Baixas, which include the famous rías of Vigo, Pontevedra, and Arousa, while the interior rises into the mountainous regions of the Serra do Suído and other ranges. This diverse geography supports important economic activities including fishing, agriculture, tourism, and industrial manufacturing, particularly in the Vigo metropolitan area which hosts major automotive and shipbuilding industries. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data, the province's 62 municipalities each contain multiple parishes and urban areas with specific addressing requirements.

Neighboring Regions

• A Coruña
• Lugo
• Ourense
• Portugal