Moraña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concello de Moraña
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| Nickname(s):
Moraña
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Location of Moraña within Galicia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | Pontevedra | |
| Parroquias | 9 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.50 km2 (16.02 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,200 | |
| • Density | 101.2/km2 (262.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
Moraña is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the region of Galicia, Spain. It is part of the Pontevedra province.
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What is Moraña?
Moraña is a place where people live and work together. It is officially known as a municipality. This means it has its own local government that helps run things for the people living there.
Where is Moraña Located?
Moraña is found in the northwest part of Spain. It is in a special area called Galicia, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region that has some power to make its own rules.
Moraña is also part of the Pontevedra province. A province is like a smaller division within an autonomous community. It helps organize different towns and cities.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a town or a small area that has its own local government. This government helps manage local services like roads, schools, and parks. Moraña is made up of 9 smaller areas called parroquias, which are like small villages or districts within the municipality.
Who Leads Moraña?
The person in charge of Moraña's local government is called the Alcalde, which means Mayor in English. The current Mayor of Moraña is José A. Eiras Paz.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is like the leader of a town or city. Their job is to make decisions that help the community. They work with a team to make sure services run smoothly and that the town is a good place to live. This includes things like planning new projects and making sure local rules are followed.
Fun Facts About Moraña
Moraña covers an area of about 41.50 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! As of 2018, about 4,200 people lived in Moraña. This means it's a relatively small community.
See Also
In Spanish: Moraña para niños
