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 | |
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municipality | |
 Port. | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Bergantiños | |
  Malpica de Bergantiños Location in Spain. | |
| Coordinates: 43°19′N 8°48′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Galicia |
| Province | A Coruña |
| Comarca | Coruña |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Ramón Varela Rey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.22 km2 (23.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,447 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official 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
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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