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Artea

Castillo y Elejabeitia
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Flag of Artea
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Coat of arms of Artea
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Artea is located in Basque Country
Artea
Artea
Location in Basque Country
Artea is located in Spain
Artea
Artea
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Basque Country
Province Biscay
Comarca Greater Bilbao
Area
 • Total 12.40 km2 (4.79 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 735
 • Density 59.27/km2 (153.52/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Basque: arteagatarra
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48142
Official language(s) Basque
Spanish

Artea is a small town and municipality located in the province of Biscay. It is part of the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain. In 2018, about 735 people lived there.

Where is Artea Located?

Artea is found in the northern part of Spain. It is in the Basque Country, which is a special region with its own culture and language.

Province of Biscay

The town is part of the Biscay province. This province is known for its beautiful coastlines and green landscapes.

Close to Bilbao

Artea is also part of the comarca called Greater Bilbao. A comarca is like a county or district. This means it is near the important city of Bilbao.

People and Language

The people from Artea are called arteagatarra in the Basque language. Both Basque and Spanish are official languages here. This is common in the Basque Country.

Population Size

Artea is a small community. In 2018, its population was 735 people. This makes it a quiet place to live.

Area and Elevation

The municipality covers an area of about 12.40 square kilometers. It is located about 125 meters (410 feet) above sea level.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a local government area. It is like a town or city that has its own local council. This council makes decisions for the people living there.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Castillo y Elejabeitia para niños

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