Moriles

Moriles is a town and municipality in the province of Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). In 2018 it had a population of 3,726.^[2] 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 south of the provincial capital, Córdoba, at an altitude of 375 m above sea level.

Moriles
Municipality
View on Moriles (July 2009)
Flag Seal
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Córdoba
Area
• Total	20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation	375 m (1,230 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	3,726
• Density	190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Website	https://www.moriles.es/

It is known for its olive oil and fortified sherry-like wines known as Montilla-Moriles.

History

The history of the region dates back to pre-Roman times. The present village was formed in the second half of the 18th century from the merger of several small hamlets. The village was called "Zapateros" and was part of the municipality of Aguilar de la Frontera. In 1912, it separated from Aguilar and became a new municipality under the name "Moriles".^[3]

See also

• List of municipalities in Córdoba