Moriles

Moriles is a town in the province of Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). As of 2005 it had a population of 3,874. The municipality covers an area of about 20 km² and has a population density of about 194 inhabitants/km². The town is located about 65 km sosuth of the provincial capital, Córdoba, at an altitude of 375 m above sea level, at co-ordinates 37°26′0″N 4°37′0″W / 37.43333°N 4.61667°W / 37.43333; -4.61667Coordinates: 37°26′0″N 4°37′0″W / 37.43333°N 4.61667°W / 37.43333; -4.61667.

Famed for its olive oil and fortified Sherry-like wines known as Montilla-Moriles.

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