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Andoain is located in Basque Country
Andoain
Andoain
Location in Basque Country
Country Spain
Autonomous community Gipuzkoa
Area
 • Total 27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 14,618
 • Density 533.5/km2 (1,381.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website www.andoain.eus

Andoain is a town in the Gipuzkoa province. It is part of the Basque Country, located in northern Spain. As of 2019, about 14,637 people live there. This number has stayed pretty much the same since the 1990s.

Andoain is special because it sits where the Oria River meets the Leitzaran river. It is also close to the Belkoain and Buruntza mountains. The town is known for its beautiful green areas around the rivers. These areas have thick forests, perfect for hiking and biking, especially in the Leizaran Valley.

Geography of Andoain

Andoain is in the Oria river valley. It is located near the Belkoain mountain. The town is surrounded by several mountains. These include Buruntza (439 meters), Belkoain (488 meters), Aizkorri (598 meters), Usobelartza (647 meters), and Adarra (817 meters). The Oria river flows right through the center of the town.

Andoain's Climate

Andoain has an oceanic climate. This means it gets a lot of rain all year round. The temperatures are usually mild, not too hot and not too cold. On average, about 1700 millimeters of rain fall each year. The average temperature is around 14 degrees Celsius.

Andoain's Population

The number of people living in Andoain has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and stayed steady in the chart below.

Vertical bar chart demographic of Andoain between 1900 and 2019
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How Andoain is Governed

The town of Andoain has a mayor who leads the local government. The current mayor is Andoni Alvarez Lete. He is from a political group called EH Bildu.

Mayors of Andoain:

  • 2023: Andoni Alvarez Lete (EH Bildu)
  • 2019: Maider Lainez Lazcoz (PSE-EE (PSOE))
  • 2015: Ana María Karrere Zabala (EH Bildu)
  • 2011: Ana María Karrere Zabala (Bildu)
  • 2009: Estanislao Amutxastegi Arregi (PSE-EE (PSOE))
  • 2007: José Antonio Pérez Gabarain (PSE-EE (PSOE))
  • 2003: José Antonio Pérez Gabarain (PSE-EE (PSOE))
  • 1999: José Antonio Barandiaran Ezama (Euskal Herritarrok)
  • 1995: José Antonio Pérez Gabarain (PSE-EE (PSOE))
  • 1991: M.ª Pilar Collantes Ibáñez (PSE-PSOE)
  • 1987: Carlos Sanz Díez de Uré (Euskadiko Ezkerra)
  • 1983: Patxi Irigoras Etxebeste (EAJ-PNV)
  • 1979: José Antonio Pérez Gabarain (Euskadiko Ezkerra)

See also

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