Vilanova de Arousa, in Galicia, is part of the province of Pontevedra. The municipality covers about 36.3 km² and had 10,159 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 280 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 24 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 18 km north-west of Pontevedra, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 95 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Pontevedra (17 km), Vigo (35 km), University (41 km), Santiago de Compostela (41 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vilanova de Arousa; all the municipalities in the province of Pontevedra are listed on their own page.