Vila de Cruces

Concello de Vila de Cruces
Municipality

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Situation of Vila de Cruces within Galicia
Coordinates: 42°46′36″N 8°19′58″W / 42.77667°N 8.33278°W / 42.77667; -8.33278Coordinates: 42°46′36″N 8°19′58″W / 42.77667°N 8.33278°W / 42.77667; -8.33278
Country Spain
Region Galicia
Province Pontevedra
Area
  Total 155 km2 (60 sq mi)
Population (INE, 2009)
  Total 6,475
  Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2)
Website www.viladecruces.es

Vila de Cruces is a municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra.

History

The municipality was in Carbia, a village which belongs to Vila de Cruces, until 1944. On September 19, 1944 the town hall moved to Vila de Cruces, changing the name of the municipality.

Population

In 2012, the population was of 6,085 people. 523 under 15, 3,615 between 15 and 64, and 1,947 older than 65.

Education

All the schools in the municipality are public.

External links


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