Burela, in Galicia, is part of the province of Lugo. The municipality covers about 7.2 km² and had 9,630 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
Density, at about 1,338 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 12 municipalities in the province of Lugo with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 8 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 75 km north of Lugo, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 90 km away.
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Lugo.