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The key feature of the climate of Mos is the existence of two very different microclimates, a mountain and a valley, represented near Comber and Porrino, respectively. The temperature average is 14,05 ºC. |
The key feature of the climate of Mos is the existence of two very different microclimates, a mountain and a valley, represented near Comber and Porrino, respectively. The temperature average is 14,05 ºC. |
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Mos only has a high school. It is the IES de Mos. |
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Since December 2008, the municipality is governed by Nidia Arévalo, former [[People's Party (Spain)||People's Party]] councillor after a vote of no confidence with the help of a turncoat from [[Spanish Socialist Workers' Party]]. |
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Four major roads crossing southern Galicia Mos: the N-550 (Tuy La Coruna), AP-9 (Atlantic Highway), the A-52 (Vigo, Orense) and A-55 (Vigo-Portugal |
Four major roads crossing southern Galicia Mos: the N-550 (Tuy La Coruna), AP-9 (Atlantic Highway), the A-52 (Vigo, Orense) and A-55 (Vigo-Portugal). |
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Vigo Airport (VGO) is partially in the boundaries of Mos |
Vigo Airport (VGO) is partially in the boundaries of Mos. |
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- See MOS (disambiguation) for the acronym.
Concello de Mos | |
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 Situation of Mos within Galicia | |
| Parroquias | Tameiga, Sanguiñeda, Pereiras, Cela, Louredo, Guizán, Dornelas, Petelos, Torroso and Mos |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde (Mayor) | María Xesús Escudero (PSdeG) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 13,996 (INE) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) |
Mos is a municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra and next to Vigo.
The Louro River floods through Mos from North to South, making the municipality a valley region.
It lacks an urban nucleus and its inhabitants live all across the municipality without apparent order. Familiar farms and vineyards are very common.
Weather
The key feature of the climate of Mos is the existence of two very different microclimates, a mountain and a valley, represented near Comber and Porrino, respectively. The temperature average is 14,05 ºC.
Education
Mos only has a high school. It is the IES de Mos.
Economy
Mos has a strong industry, and because of its geographical position between Vigo and the Portuguese border, it is crossed by many transport infrastructures. Recently, the announcement of the construction of a high-speed railway track and a new highway has resulted in numerous demonstrations and protests.
Government
Since December 2008, the municipality is governed by Nidia Arévalo, former |People's Party councillor after a vote of no confidence with the help of a turncoat from Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
Communications
Four major roads crossing southern Galicia Mos: the N-550 (Tuy La Coruna), AP-9 (Atlantic Highway), the A-52 (Vigo, Orense) and A-55 (Vigo-Portugal).
Vigo Airport (VGO) is partially in the boundaries of Mos.
42°13′N 8°36′W / 42.217°N 8.600°W
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