Vila de Cruces

Vila de Cruces
Flag of Vila de Cruces
Coat of arms of Vila de Cruces
Situation of Vila de Cruces within Galicia
Situation of Vila de Cruces within Galicia
Coordinates: 42°46′36″N 8°19′58″W / 42.77667°N 8.33278°W / 42.77667; -8.33278
CountrySpain
RegionGalicia
ProvincePontevedra
ComarcaO Deza
Area
 • Total
155 km2 (60 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
5,273
 • Density34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CET)
Websitewww.viladecruces.es

Vila de Cruces is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of O Deza.

History

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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

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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

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All the schools in the municipality are public.

References

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