Valga, in Galicia, is part of the province of Pontevedra. The municipality covers about 40.2 km² and had 5,779 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 144 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 36 municipalities in the province of Pontevedra with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 32 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 28 km north 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 (23 km), Santiago de Compostela (23 km), Pontevedra (29 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Valga; all the municipalities in the province of Pontevedra are listed on their own page.