Moeche

Moeche

Parish church of San Xurxo de Moeche.

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Moeche

Location in Spain.

Coordinates: ES 43°35′N 7°57′W / 43.583°N 7.950°W / 43.583; -7.950
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
Province A Coruña
Comarca Ferrol
Government
  Mayor Julio López Romeo
Area
  Total 48.50 km2 (18.73 sq mi)
Population (2009)
  Total 1,416
  Density 29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Modestinos
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2)

Moeche is a municipality in the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Ferrol. It is home to a 14th-century castle, in the parish of San Xurxo. It has a square plan, with an 18 m-tall keep.

Coordinates: 43°35′N 7°57′W / 43.583°N 7.950°W / 43.583; -7.950


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