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Comune in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Moimacco Muimans (Friulian)
Comune
Comune di Moimacco
Coat of arms of MoimaccoCoat of arms
Location of Moimacco
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Coordinates: 46°6′N 13°23′E / 46.100°N 13.383°E / 46.100; 13.383
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvinceProvince of Udine (UD)
FrazioniBottenicco
Government
 • MayorManolo Sicco
Area
 • Total11.82 km (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation121 m (397 ft)
Population
 • Total1,638
 • Density140/km (360/sq mi)
DemonymMoimacchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code33040
Dialing code0432
Patron saintSt. Mary of the Assumption
Saint day15 August
WebsiteOfficial website
San Giovanni church

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

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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