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Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain

Galicia · Spain

Vilagarcía de Arousa is a mid-size city in Galicia, Spain with a population of 37,576. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
37,576 Population 1,598/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population37,576
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,598/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population37,576
Population Density1,598 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates42.5963°, -8.7643°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceGalicia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Vilagarcía de Arousa

Vilagarcía de Arousa is a mid-size city in Spain (Galicia) with a population of 37,576. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Vilagarcía de Arousa has a population of 37,576 with a density of 1,598 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

37,576
Total Population
1,598
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
23.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vilagarcía de Arousa vs Spain Average

The median household income in Vilagarcía de Arousa is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,856 business establishments.

Income: Vilagarcía de Arousa vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,856

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vilagarcía de Arousa

Vilagarcía de Arousa has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1586 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 186.9
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 6.3° / 14.1° 128.7
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.7° 138.2
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 8.7° / 18.1° 141.9
May 15.8°C / 60°F 11° / 20.7° 115.6
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.6° 58.8
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.8° 41.1
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 15.3° / 25.8° 53.2
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.6° 88.2
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.7° 203.3
Nov 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.3° 222.6
Dec 10.2°C / 50°F 7.1° / 13.3° 207.9
Vilagarcía de Arousa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Spain avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density1,598/sq mi
Coordinates42.5963°N, 8.7643°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2022.

May 21, 1997 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain M5.4 132 km
May 21, 1997 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain M5.3 138 km
Dec 24, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.1 132 km
May 22, 1997 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain M5.1 134 km
Nov 29, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.0 133 km
May 23, 1997 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain M4.7 142 km
May 22, 1997 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain M4.5 141 km
Oct 29, 1996 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain M4.4 109 km
Feb 4, 1997 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2006 51 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M4.2 130 km
May 22, 1997 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain M4.1 135 km
May 22, 1997 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain M4.1 139 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 84 km
Feb 3, 1997 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 133 km
Mar 31, 1998 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain M4.1 124 km
May 23, 1997 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 131 km
Dec 24, 1995 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain M4.0 129 km
May 20, 2001 10 km E of Taboada, Spain M4.0 88 km
Oct 6, 1997 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain M3.9 94 km
Feb 1, 2008 89 km W of Baiona, Spain M3.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 7.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest

Vilagarcía de Arousa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Vilagarcía de Arousa

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Castro Alobre
Centro de Educación Especial de Vilagarcía de Arousa
Centro de Educación Infantil e Primaria da Lomba-Xardíns
Centro de Educación Infantil e Primaria da Lomba
Centro de Educación Infantil e Primaria Plurilingüe Arealonga
Colexio San Francisco
Escola Oficial de Idiomas de Vilagarcía de Arousa
Instituto de Educación Secundaria do Carril
Colexio de Educación Infantil e Primaria da Escardia
Centro de Educación Infantil e Primaria Plurilingüe Rosalía de Castro
Escola de Educación Infantil de Vilar-Bamio
Centro de Educación Infantil e Primaria Plurilingüe de Rubiáns
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Radio Stations near Vilagarcía de Arousa

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Galega Música galicia, galiza AAC 192 kbps
Onda Cero Vigo AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Ondas do Lima (PT) local music, talk MP3 128 kbps
RKV Radio jazz, pop MP3 192 kbps
EME Radio fm jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Verbena FM MP3 192 kbps
A Xente de Teo community radio, magazines MP3 128 kbps
Son Galicia Radio galicia, galiza UNKNOWN
RadioVoz MP3 64 kbps
Radio Linguas community radio, educational MP3 128 kbps
RadioVoz Pontevedra MP3 64 kbps
Onda Cero Pontevedra AAC 128 kbps
Radio Líder Santiago galicia, galiza MP3 128 kbps
esRadio Galicia news MP3 56 kbps

Museums in Vilagarcía de Arousa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Park of O Campo Lameiro
Aula Activa do Mar Santiago Gallego Picard
Casa da Gaita
Casa de Colón
Casa Museo de Rosalía de Castro
Casa Museo Manuel Antonio
Casa Museo O Quinteiro de Temperán
Casa Museo Valle-Inclán
Casa Museo Valle-Inclán
Centro Arqueolóxico de Tourón
Centro Arqueolóxico do Barbanza
Centro de Interpretación Ambiental As Telleiras
Centro de Interpretación da Conserva
Centro de Interpretación das Minas de San Fins
Centro de Interpretación do Castro de Baroña
Centro de Investigación e Divulgación do Patrimonio Cultural de Moraña
Estaleiro Ciprián
Exposiciones Fundación Abanca
Fábrica Azucarera de Portas
Muiño da Seca
Museo Camilo José Cela
Museo da Historia de Valga
Museo da Memoria Mariñeira Marea
Museo das Laudas
Museo de Pontevedra
Museo de Pontevedra
Museo de Pontevedra (Edificio Castelao)
Museo do Ferrocarril
Museo do Mar
Museo do Mar de Noia
Museo do Mar e Etnográfico do Porto do Son
Museo do Viño
Museo Etnográfico Salgadeiras de Moreiras
Museo Irmáns Camba
Museo Municipal de Ribeira
Museo Municipal Manuel Torres
Parque Etnoarqueolóxico das Cabanas Prehistóricas de Outeiro das Mouras

Libraries in Vilagarcía de Arousa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Diputación Provincial de Pontevedra0.0
Ateneo Corredoira0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Bamio0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Lousame0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Miñortos0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Portosín0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Seixo Dr. Riobó González0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal de Vilaxoán0.0
Axencia de Lectura Municipal do Carril0.0
Biblioteca Especializada da Autoridade Portuaria de Marín e Ría de Pontevedra0.0
Biblioteca Meis0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Poio0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Rianxo Castelao0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Victoriano García Martí0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Pontevedra Antonio Odriozola0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal da Illa de Arousa0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aguiño0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Barro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cambados Luís Rei0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Catoira0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cuntis - Roberto Blanco Torres0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Dodro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Marín Vidal Pazos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Moraña0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Noia0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Outes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Padrón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Pontecesures0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Portas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Sanxenxo Emilia Pardo Bazán0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Tenorio0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Valga0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vilagarcía de Arousa - Rosalía de Castro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Padre Manuel Martínez Ferro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Xerardo Díaz Fernández0.0
Casa Común dos Tilos0.0
Mediateca do Grilo0.0

Farmers Markets in Vilagarcía de Arousa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lonxa de Cambados
Lonxa de Vilanova de Arousa
Mercadillo de O Grove
Mercadillo de Portonovo
Mercado
Mercado de Abastos de Pontevedra
Mercado de Abastos Mosteiro
Mercado Municipal da Pobra do Caramiñal
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos
Praza de Abastos de Cambados
Praza de Abastos de Marín
Praza de Abastos de Pontecesures
Praza de Abastos de Sanxenxo
Recinto Feiral

Hotels in Vilagarcía de Arousa

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alda Castelao
Hotel Carril
Hotel Ciprés
Hotel Playa Compostela
Hotel Vilagarcía
Pazo Baión

Restaurants in Vilagarcía de Arousa

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Batea
A Castelara
A Venta
Asiático y Sushi Vilagarcía de Arousa
Aurora Sushi
Barrantes
Bocatería Novo Batel
Café-Rest Lembranza
Casa Boveda
Churrasco A Ría
Doña Tapa
El Mesón
El Patrón del Sabor
La Baldosa
La Marta
La pizzería
La Urbana
Milongas
O Loxe Mareiro
Restaurante Plácido
Sindo
Taberna do Carril
Vinoteca Xoxe's
Xardín (Jardín) Burguer
Xuntanza

Cafes in Vilagarcía de Arousa

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Lio
Cafe Stocolmo
Cafetería Cervecería Nogal
Caramuxos
Luchana
Panela
Smorga

Cinemas in Vilagarcía de Arousa

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cineclube Ádega
Multicines Gran Arousa

Theatres in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorio Municipal de Vilagarcía de Arousa

Castles in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Natal do Doutor Carús

Clinics in Vilagarcía de Arousa

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambulatorio de San Roque
Centro de Saúde de Vilagarcía de Arousa
Instituto Social da Mariña Casa do Mar

Veterinaries in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica veterinaria San Miguel

Train Stations in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vilagarcía de Arousa

Bus Stations in Vilagarcía de Arousa

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses Avenida da Mariña - Rotonda
Estación Autobuses de Vilagarcía

Gas Stations in Vilagarcía de Arousa

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ERG
Estación de Servicio El Salgueiral
Galp
Gasolinera Alcampo
Moeve
Plenergy
Repsol
Repsol
Supeco

Banks in Vilagarcía de Arousa

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santander
Caixabank
Caixabank
SabadellGallego

Shopping Malls in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Arousa

Gyms in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EVOFIT Vilagarcía

Breweries in Vilagarcía de Arousa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervexa Nasa
Estrella de Marín
Meiga
Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in Vilagarcía de Arousa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vilagarcía de Arousa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSCQLarge Airport
A Coruña AirportLCGMedium Airport
Vigo AirportVGOMedium Airport
Aerodromo do Cerval ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo MazaricosSmall Airport
Beariz AirfieldSmall Airport
Castriz/Cambe AirfieldSmall Airport
Godos AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vilagarcía de Arousa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Vilagarcía de Arousa

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro SR
Clínica Centro
Proxecto FOLTRA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vilagarcía de Arousa

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de San Roque
Capela de San Xoán
Capela de San Xosé das Mulatas
Capela do Pazo de Cabido
Capela do Pazo de Rubiáns
Capela dos Anxos
Ermida de Nosa Señora dos Milagres de Cortegada
Ermida de San Roque do Carril
Igrexa da Nosa Señora da Xunqueira
Igrexa de San Pedro de Cea
Igrexa de San Pedro de Cornazo
Igrexa de San Xens de Bamio
Igrexa de San Xoán de Baión
Igrexa de Santa Baia de Arealonga
Igrexa de Santa María de Rubiáns
Igrexa de Santiago do Carril
Igrexa de Vista Alegre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vilagarcía de Arousa

What is the population of Vilagarcía de Arousa?

Vilagarcía de Arousa has a population of 37,576 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,598 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vilagarcía de Arousa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vilagarcía de Arousa?

Vilagarcía de Arousa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.

How is the job market in Vilagarcía de Arousa?

There are 2,856 business establishments in the area.

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