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Ferrol (, ) is a city in the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, located in the Rías Altas, in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium (modern-day Cape Prior). With a population of 64,358 as of 2024, Ferrol is the 7th-largest city in Galicia. With Eume to the south and Ortegal to the north, Ferrol forms the comarca of Ferrolterra.

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Ferrol is a city located in northwestern Spain in the Galicia region, with a population of about 64,000 people that makes it the 7th-largest city in Galicia. It sits in an area called Ferrolterra, positioned between two other regions and near a historic geographical landmark known as Cape Prior.

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Ferrol natural harbour, the city is in the background to the right
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Official name
Ferrol
Demonym
ferrolani
Population
64367
Area
82.70
Elevation
0
Official website
www.ferrol.gal
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postal code
15401–15406
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male population
31027
female population
35038
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13 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • Climate
  • Demographics
  • Economy
  • Sport
  • Festivals
  • International relations
  • Twin towns – Sister cities
  • Notable people
  • See also
  • Notes
  • External links

Ferrol (, ) is a city in the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, located in the Rías Altas, in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium (modern-day Cape Prior). With a population of 64,358 as of 2024, Ferrol is the 7th-largest city in Galicia. With Eume to the south and Ortegal to the north, Ferrol forms the comarca of Ferrolterra.

Around a hundred years ago, and earlier, the harbour, with its depth, capacity and overall safety, had few equals in Europe; its entrance was very narrow, commanded by forts, and could even be shut by a boom.

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