The municipality of O Barco de Valdeorras lies in the province of Ourense, in Galicia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 13,368 people, over about 84.0 km².
With about 159 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 10 municipalities in the province of Ourense with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 4 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 75 km east of Ourense, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 155 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around O Barco de Valdeorras; all the municipalities in the province of Ourense are listed on their own page.