Mos, Spain
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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) | Nidia Arévalo (PPdeG) |
| 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.
There is no significant urban nucleus and most of the population live scattered across the municipality. Family-owned 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 O Porriño, respectively. The average temperature is 14,05 ºC.
Education
Mos only has a high school, 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 (Tui - A Coruña), AP-9 (Atlantic Highway), the A-52 (Vigo, Ourense) 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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