Mora, Spain facts for kids
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Mora, Spain
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Locator map for Mora Municipality in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Mora | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 169.6 km2 (65.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 717 m (2,352 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 9,737 | ||
| • Density | 57.412/km2 (148.70/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | http://www.mora.es | ||
Mora is a cool town and a municipality in Toledo province, Spain. It is part of the autonomous community called Castile-La Mancha.
Mora is well-known for the old ruins of the San Marcos de Yegros monastery. This monastery belonged to the Order of Santiago. It's located about 10 kilometers northeast of Mora, in a small village called Paraje de Yegros.
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What Does the Name "Mora" Mean?
The name "Mora" might come from the Latin word morum. This word means "mulberry" or "blackberry."
However, some experts, like Galmés de Fuentes, think it's even older. They suggest the name comes from a very old, pre-Roman word mor. This ancient word meant "heap of stones" or a "cairn" (a pile of stones often used as a marker).
Where is Mora Located?
Mora is located in the Montes de Toledo, which are a series of mountains. It's also part of a larger area known as La Mancha.
The town shares its borders with several other municipalities. To the north, you'll find Villamuelas and Huerta de Valdecarabanos. To the east are Villanueva de Bogas and Tembleque. South of Mora are Turleque, Los Yebenes, and Consuegra. To the west, it borders Orgaz and Manzaneque, and to the northwest is Mascaraque.
Who Runs the Town?
The town of Mora is run by a mayor, also known as an Alcalde in Spanish. The mayor is elected by the people of Mora. They work with a team to make decisions for the town.
Here's a list of the mayors who have led Mora since 1979:
| Term | Mayor | Political Party |
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| 1979-1983 | Valentín Bravo Martín | UCD |
| 1983-1987 | Valentín Bravo Martín | Independent |
| 1987-1991 | Leocadio Martín Nuñez | PSOE |
| 1991-1995 | Valentín Bravo Martín | PP |
| 1995-1999 | Leocadio Martín Nuñez | PSOE |
| 1999-2003 | Leocadio Martín Nuñez | PSOE |
| 2003-2007 | Leocadio Martín Nuñez | PSOE |
| 2007-2011 | Jose Manuel Villarrubia De La Rosa | PSOE |
| 2011- | Emilio Bravo | PP |
How Many People Live in Mora?
The study of how populations change over time is called demography. It looks at how many people live in a place and how that number changes.
Mora's population has grown over the years. In 1996, there were 9,312 people living there. By 2010, the population had increased to 10,516. In 2018, the population was 9,737.
See also
In Spanish: Mora (Toledo) para niños
