The municipality of Silleda lies in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 8,917 people, over about 163.8 km².
Population density is about 54 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 36 municipalities in the province of Pontevedra with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 28 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 40 km north-east of Pontevedra, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: University (30 km), Santiago de Compostela (30 km), Pontevedra (42 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Silleda; all the municipalities in the province of Pontevedra are listed on their own page.