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| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Spain|Municipality]]
|official_name = Malpica de Bergantiños|
| official_name = Malpica de Bergantiños
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| image_flag = Bandeira de Malpica de Bergantiños.svg
nickname =Bergantiños |
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| image_shield = Escudo de Malpica de Bergantiños.svg
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| image_skyline = Malpica_de_Bergantiños,_A_Coruña_-_24892919884.jpg
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image_seal = Escudo de Malpica de Bergantiños (La Coruña).svg |
| image_caption = Town view and ''Praia de Area Maior'', Malpica.
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image_skyline = Porto de Malpica de Bergantiños. Galiza.jpg|
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| pushpin_map = Spain
image_caption = Port.|
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Spain.
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| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
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pushpin_map_caption = Location in Spain.|
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| subdivision_name = [[Spain]]
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subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous Community]]
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subdivision_name = [[Spain]] |
| subdivision_name1 = [[Galicia, Spain|Galicia]]
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subdivision_type1 = [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous community]] |
subdivision_name1 = [[Galicia, Spain|Galicia]] |
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Spain|Province]]
subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Spain|Province]] |
| subdivision_name2 = [[province of A Coruña|A Coruña]]
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Comarca (Spain)|Comarca]]
subdivision_name2 = [[province of A Coruña|A Coruña]] |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Bergantiños]]
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subdivision_type3 = [[Comarca (Spain)|Comarca]] |
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| leader_title = Mayor
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subdivision_name3 = [[Coruña]]|
| leader_name = Eduardo Parga
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leader_title = Mayor|
| leader_party = [[People's Party of Galicia|PPdeG]]
leader_name = José Ramón Varela Rey |
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area_total_km2 = 61.22 |
| area_total_km2 = 61.22
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elevation_m = 387|
| elevation_m = 387
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population_as_of = 2009 |
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population_total = 6228|
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timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
| timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]]
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| timezone_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]]
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|coordinates = {{coord|43|19|N|8|48|W|display=inline}}
|coordinates = {{coord|43|19|N|8|48|W|display=inline}}
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| website = {{official website|http://www.concellomalpica.com}}
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'''Malpica de Bergantiños''' (or simply '''Malpica''') is a [[municipality]] of northwestern [[Spain]] in the [[A Coruña (province)|province of A Coruña]], in the [[autonomous community]] of [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]. It is located 52 kilometers from the provincial capital of [[A Coruña]]. The [[church of Santiago de Mens]] stands in the town.


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'''Malpica de Bergantiños''' (or simply '''Malpica''') is a [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]] in the province of [[A Coruña (province)|A Coruña]], in the [[autonomous community]] of [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], northwestern [[Spain]]. It belongs to the [[Comarcas of Galicia|comarca]] of [[Bergantiños]], located {{Convert|52|km|mi}} from the provincial capital of [[A Coruña]].
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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 architecture|Romanesque]] style (12th century) and the [[dolmen]] of Pedra da Arca.

== Culture ==
It is located on the route of the [[Way of the Lighthouses]], which unites it with [[Fisterra]]. The [[church of Santiago de Mens]] stands in the town. As part of the ''[[Costa da Morte]]'', the town of Malpica is best known for its marine heritage, with this being reflected in celebrations like the ''Festa do Mar''.

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


== Demography ==
== Demography ==
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==International relations==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Spain}}
===Twin towns – sister cities===
Malpica de Bergantiños is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Hermanamiento consolidado entre Malpica de Bergantiños y Malpica de Tajo|url=https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/carballo/2022/09/05/hermanamiento-consolidado/0003_202209C5C4994.htm|publisher=La Voz de Galicia|language=es|date=2022-09-05|access-date=2023-11-22}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Malpica de Tajo]], [[Castilla-La Mancha]], Spain

==See also==
*[[Way of the Lighthouses]]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 18 October 2024

Malpica de Bergantiños
Municipality
Town view and Praia de Area Maior, Malpica.
Town view and Praia de Area Maior, Malpica.
Flag of Malpica de Bergantiños
Flag
Coat of arms of Malpica de Bergantiños
Coat of arms
Malpica de Bergantiños is located in Spain
Malpica de Bergantiños
Malpica de Bergantiños
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 43°19′N 8°48′W / 43.317°N 8.800°W / 43.317; -8.800
CountrySpain
Autonomous CommunityGalicia
ProvinceA Coruña
ComarcaBergantiños
Government
 • MayorEduardo Parga (PPdeG)
Area
 • Total
61.22 km2 (23.64 sq mi)
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
5,447
 • Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

Malpica de Bergantiños (or simply Malpica) is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Bergantiños, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from the provincial capital of A Coruña.

Culture

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It is located on the route of the Way of the Lighthouses, which unites it with Fisterra. The church of Santiago de Mens stands in the town. As part of the Costa da Morte, the town of Malpica is best known for its marine heritage, with this being reflected in celebrations like the Festa do Mar.

Background

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In front of Malpica are the Illas 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

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From:INE Archiv

International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Spain

Twin towns – sister cities

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Malpica de Bergantiños is twinned with:[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Hermanamiento consolidado entre Malpica de Bergantiños y Malpica de Tajo" (in Spanish). La Voz de Galicia. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2023.


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