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Vigo

Vigo is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is the region’s most populous city and a major economic hub for Galicia, with a metropolitan area that extends to nearby towns. The city itself has a population of roughly 295,000 residents.

Geographically, Vigo sits on the southern shore of the Ría de Vigo, an estuary that opens to

The Port of Vigo is one of Europe’s busiest fishing ports and a major center for shipbuilding

Vigo's historic center, Casco Vello, sits on the hills overlooking the harbor and includes the hill of

The University of Vigo, established in 1990, has campuses in Vigo and other Galician cities, and is

The city is home to RC Celta de Vigo, a club that competes in Spain’s top football

the
Atlantic
Ocean.
The
city’s
coastal
location
supports
its
large
fishing
industry
and
maritime
activities.
The
nearby
Cíes
Islands
form
part
of
the
Atlantic
Islands
of
Galicia
National
Park
and
are
reachable
by
boat
from
the
city.
and
related
industries.
Its
economy
also
includes
seafood
processing,
boatyards,
and
a
growing
knowledge
and
services
sector
linked
to
research
and
higher
education.
The
city
hosts
several
industrial
zones
and
technology
parks
that
support
manufacturing
and
innovation.
O
Castro,
where
remains
of
a
pre‑Roman
fortress
are
found.
The
city
has
museums,
churches
and
a
lively
cultural
scene,
and
is
associated
with
the
historical
Battle
of
Vigo
Bay
in
1702.
a
major
source
of
higher
education
and
research
in
engineering,
science,
humanities
and
business.
division;
its
home
matches
are
played
at
Balaídos
stadium.