Malpica de Bergantiños

Malpica de Bergantiños (or simply Malpica) is a municipality of northwestern Spain in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from the provincial capital of A Coruña. The church of Santiago de Mens stands in the town.

Malpica de Bergantiños
municipality
Port.
Port.
Flag of Malpica de Bergantiños
Official seal of Malpica de Bergantiños
Nickname: 
Bergantiños
Malpica de Bergantiños is located in Spain
Malpica de Bergantiños
Malpica de Bergantiños
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 43°19′N 8°48′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityGalicia
ProvinceA Coruña
ComarcaCoruña
Government
  MayorJosé Ramón Varela Rey
Area
  Total61.22 km2 (23.64 sq mi)
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total5,447
  Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

Background

In front of Malpica are the Islas Sisargas, a small archipelago used as shelter by numerous marine birds. Main sights include the Church of Santiago de Mens, in Romanesque style (12th century) and the dolmen of Pedra da Arca.

Demography

See also

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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