Mos, Spain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Concello de Mos
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Situation of Mos within Galicia
Parroquias	Tameiga, Sanguiñeda, Pereiras, Cela, Louredo, Guizán, Dornelas, Petelos, Torroso and Mos
Population  (2018)
• Total	15,142
	(INE)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CET)

Mos is a town located in the province of Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain. It's very close to the big city of Vigo.

The Louro River flows right through Mos, from north to south. This makes the area a beautiful valley. Most people in Mos live in small homes spread out across the municipality. You'll often see family farms and vineyards here.

Mos's Climate: Mountain and Valley Weather

The weather in Mos is special because it has two different types of climates. One is like a mountain climate, and the other is like a valley climate. This means the weather can change depending on where you are in Mos. The average temperature is about 14 degrees Celsius.

Learning in Mos: Schools and Education

Mos has good schools for students.

• The IES de Mos is a high school where older students can learn many subjects.
• The O Castro British School is also in Mos. It teaches students from nursery all the way up to high school (KS4).

Mos's Economy: Industry and Transport

Mos has a strong economy, especially in industry. It's located in a great spot between Vigo and the border with Portugal. This means many important roads and transport routes pass through Mos.

Recently, there have been plans to build new transport links, like a high-speed railway and a new highway. These plans have led to some public discussions and protests.

Getting Around: Roads and Airport

Mos is a key place for transport in southern Galicia. Four major roads cross through the area, making it easy to travel to other cities.

• The N-550 road connects Tui to A Coruña.
• The AP-9 is a main highway called the Atlantic Highway.
• The A-52 connects Vigo to Ourense.
• The A-55 links Vigo to Portugal.

Also, part of the Vigo Airport (VGO) is located within Mos. This makes it easy for people to travel by air.

Famous People from Mos

• María Magdalena Domínguez (1922-2021) was a well-known poet who came from Mos.

See also

In Spanish: Mos para niños