The municipality of Ares lies in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 6,275 people, over about 19.0 km².
Density, at about 330 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 50 municipalities in the province of A Coruña with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 39 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km north-east of A Coruña, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 15 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: A Coruña (13 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Ares; all the municipalities in the province of A Coruña are listed on their own page.