Artea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Artea
Castillo y Elejabeitia
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 Artea
Location in Basque Country
Artea
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
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| Province | Biscay | ||
| Comarca | Greater Bilbao | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12.40 km2 (4.79 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • 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
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| Official language(s) | Basque Spanish |
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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.
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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
In Spanish: Castillo y Elejabeitia para niños
