Carral, in Galicia, is part of the province of A Coruña. The municipality covers about 48.2 km² and had 6,840 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 142 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 50 municipalities in the province of A Coruña with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 35 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 16 km south 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 (18 km), Santiago de Compostela (40 km), University (40 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Carral; all the municipalities in the province of A Coruña are listed on their own page.