Moimacco
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| Comune di Moimacco | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Moimacco | |
  Moimacco Location of Moimacco in Italy  Moimacco Moimacco (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) | |
| Coordinates: 46°6′N 13°23′E / 46.100°N 13.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Province of Udine (UD) |
| Frazioni | Bottenicco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manolo Sicco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population (March 2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,638 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Moimacchesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33040 |
| Dialing code | 0432 |
| Patron saint | St. Mary of the Assumption |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
Moimacco (Friulian: Muimans) is small a town and comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia, north-east Italy. It is situated a few kilometres west of Cividale del Friuli, 121 metres (397 ft) above sea level.
History
Located at the intersection of important trade routes, legend says that Moimacco was funded by an officer of the Roman army named Mommeius (or Mumius). Since its origins the economy of the village was tied to the neighboring center of Cividale.
Economy
Today, Moimacco's industrial district provides jobs for workers commuting from close by cities. A few small farms are present as well.
Main sights
Places of interest are the churches of S. Maria Assunta, San Giovanni and San Donato, the noble villas De Claricini and De Puppi, with splendid gardens and art collections.
Food
Frico is a cheese and potatoes, or sometimes only cheese, pan fried pie. Other local products include salami and Montasio cheese.
References
- ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ↑ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
