The municipality of Rianxo lies in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 10,758 people, over about 57.5 km².
With about 187 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 20 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 79 km south of A Coruña, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 80 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: University (29 km), Santiago de Compostela (29 km), Pontevedra (30 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Rianxo; all the municipalities in the province of A Coruña are listed on their own page.