Pontevedra Province, Spain
Pontevedra province, in Galicia, is home to 946,225 people in 61 municipalities covering 1,736 sq mi. Its capital, Pontevedra, sits at 56 ft (17 m), and its highest point is O Faro, at 3,871 ft (1,180 m).
- Population (2025)
- 946,225
- −0.1% since 2015
- Area
- 1,736 sq mi
- 45th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 545 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 61
- 2 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 3,871 ft
- O Faro
Map of Pontevedra province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 946,225 people on January 1, 2025, Pontevedra province ranks 16th by population and 45th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Its population is about the same as in 2015. Density is 545 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Pontevedra, has 83,316 residents, 8.8% of the province. Next come Vigo (294,489), Vilagarcía de Arousa (37,888), and Redondela (28,874).
Of its 61 municipalities (the 45th most of any province), 2 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Mondariz Balneario, with 742, and the largest by area is Lalín, at 126 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 294,489 | 42.1 sq mi | 197 ft |
| Pontevedra | 83,316 | 45.7 sq mi | 56 ft |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,888 | 17.1 sq mi | — |
| Redondela | 28,874 | 20.1 sq mi | — |
| Cangas de Morrazo | 26,711 | 14.7 sq mi | — |
| Marín | 23,991 | 14.0 sq mi | — |
| Ponteareas | 23,211 | 48.5 sq mi | — |
| O Porriño | 20,965 | 23.6 sq mi | — |
| Lalín | 20,292 | 126 sq mi | — |
| A Estrada | 20,112 | 108 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Pontevedra, sits 56 ft (17 m) above sea level, the 14th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Pontevedra province is O Faro, at 3,871 ft (1,180 m), in the Serra do Faro, on the border with Lugo. It’s 40 mi from the capital in a straight line and 3,816 ft higher.
Besides the capital, one city over 50,000 people has its own elevation page: Vigo (197 ft).
- Vigo 197 ft
- Pontevedra 56 ft
Galicia
Pontevedra is one of the 4 provinces of Galicia, along with A Coruña, Lugo, and Ourense. See Galicia: its provinces, population and peaks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Pontevedra province?
61. That ranks 45th among Spain’s provinces, and 2 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Pontevedra province?
946,225, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 16th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Pontevedra province?
O Faro, at 3,871 ft (1,180 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Lugo.
What is the elevation of Pontevedra?
56 ft (17 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Pontevedra province after the capital?
Vigo, with 294,489 people. Next is Vilagarcía de Arousa, with 37,888.
Sources
- Population: our own work with data from the INE website (www.ine.es), municipal register on January 1, 2025 (updated 12/11/2025).
- Area, municipal boundaries, elevations and highest point: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es). Simplified boundaries.
- Position of peaks with a page: OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Reviewed October 31, 2026 · Methodology and sources · Spotted a mistake? Let us know