# Pontevedra city

> city in north-west Spain capital of Pontevedra province and the Rias Baixas

**Wikidata**: [Q24014203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24014203)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pontevedra-city

## Summary
Pontevedra is a city and municipality capital located in north-west Spain within the autonomous community of Galicia. It serves as the administrative capital of the Pontevedra province and the Rías Baixas region. Situated on the Lérez River, it had a registered population of 63,149 residents in the municipality capital as of 2024.

## Key Facts
*   **Location:** Situated in north-west Spain, specifically within the Rías Baixas region.
*   **Capital Status:** Serves as the capital of the Pontevedra Province and the Rías Baixas.
*   **Population:** Recorded a population of 63,149 for the municipality capital in 2024 (determination method: resident register).
*   **Coordinates:** Located at latitude 42.431 and longitude -8.64435.
*   **INE Code:** Assigned the administrative code 36038000101.
*   **Country:** Spain.
*   **Aliases:** Also known as "Ponte Vedra" and "ciudad del Lérez."
*   **Classification:** Defined as a city (large human settlement) and a municipality capital.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Pontevedra?**
Pontevedra is located in north-west Spain. It is part of the Rías Baixas region and sits at coordinates 42.431° N, 8.64435° W.

**What is the population of Pontevedra?**
As of 2024, the population of the municipality capital of Pontevedra is 63,149, based on the resident register.

**What administrative role does the city play?**
The city functions as the capital of the Pontevedra province. It is also recognized as the capital of the Rías Baixas region.

## Why It Matters
Pontevedra holds significant administrative importance as the capital of the Pontevedra province in north-west Spain. Its role extends to being the capital of the Rías Baixas, anchoring the region governance and identity. With a population exceeding 63,000, it stands as a substantial human settlement and a central hub for the surrounding municipalities. The city's identity is further anchored by its location along the Lérez River, earning it the alias "ciudad del Lérez" (City of the Lérez).

## Notable For
*   **Dual Capital Status:** Uniquely serves as the capital for both the Pontevedra province and the Rías Baixas region.
*   **"Ciudad del Lérez":** Recognized by this alias, highlighting its geographic relationship with the Lérez River.
*   **Global Identifiers:** Cataloged across multiple international knowledge systems, including Geonames (ID: 3113209), Yale University Library (LUX ID), and Who's on First (ID: 404341045).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Pontevedra is geographically positioned in north-west Spain. The city's precise coordinates are recorded as latitude 42.431 and longitude -8.64435. It is situated within the Rías Baixas, a coastal region. A visual documentation of the city exists showing a view from A Caeira in the municipality of Poio (San Salvador).

### Administration and Governance
The city is formally classified as a "municipality capital" and a "large human settlement" (city). It is the administrative center for the Pontevedra province. Its official INE (National Statistics Institute) code is 36038000101. The city's governance and administrative references are supported by official Spanish Ministry of Finance records (referenced via ssweb.seap.minhap.es).

### Demographics
According to the resident register, the population of the Pontevedra municipality capital was 63,149 in 2024.

### Nomenclature and Aliases
The entity is primarily known as "Pontevedra." Alternative names include "Ponte Vedra" and "ciudad del Lérez." The Wikidata description explicitly defines it as a "city in north-west Spain capital of Pontevedra province and the Rias Baixas."

### Academic and Technical Identifiers
Pontevedra is indexed in numerous academic and technical databases:
*   **Geonames ID:** 3113209
*   **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -397117
*   **Yale LUX ID:** place/80b8e4e8-426b-494b-88fd-8217fe1c88c4
*   **Who's on First ID:** 404341045
*   **Wikidata:** The topic's main category is listed as Q32325678, with a "history of topic" reference to the history of Pontevedra.
*   **Wikipedia:** The city has site links in Cebuano (ceb), Galician (gl), and Russian (ru).

## References

1. Nomenclátor Geográfico de Municipios y Entidades de Población (20240402 edition)
2. [Register of Local Entities. 2023](https://ssweb.seap.minhap.es/REL/frontend/inicio/municipios/12/13427)
3. Nomenclátor de Galicia
4. GeoNames