As Pontes de García Rodríguez

As Pontes de García Rodríguez is a municipality in the Comarca of Eume in northwestern Spain in the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is situated in the northwest of the province. It is the largest council in the province. It has a population of 11,139 inhabitants (INE, 2011). The most famous person proceeding from As Pontes is Sabela Ramil, who rose to fame after taking part in the Spanish talent show Operación Triunfo.

As Pontes de García Rodríguez
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As Pontes de García Rodríguez
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 43°27′N 7°50′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityGalicia
ProvinceA Coruña
ComarcaEume
Government
 • MayorValentín González Formoso
Area
 • Total249.4 km2 (96.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total10,237
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pontés/Pontesa
WebsiteOfficial website

Economy

The town's economy depends primarily on industry.

The town's main employer is the natural gas power plant run by Endesa. This plant is the largest in Spain and its chimney is the highest structure in the country at 365 meters and the second tallest tower in Europe. The municipality has numerous wind farms and the town itself has three industrial parks.

Nature and tourism

The "Fragas" of the River Eume Natural Park is home to a typical Atlantic Forest landscape. It was declared a Natural park in 1997.

Twin towns

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


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