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°WCoordinates: 42°46′36″N 8°19′58″W / 42.77667°N 8.33278°W | ||
| 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 | |
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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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