Ferrol is a city located in the province of A Coruña within the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It is situated in the Rías Altas region, specifically in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium. The city serves as a central point for the comarca of Ferrolterra, bordered by Eume to the south and Ortegal to the north.
As of 2024, Ferrol has a population of 64,358, making it the seventh-largest city in Galicia. The area is defined by its geographic position within the coastal landscape of northwestern Spain.