Barrundia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barrundia
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Church in Elgea
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | |
| Province | Álava | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Ayuntamiento | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 97.43 km2 (37.62 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 883 | |
| • Density | 9.063/km2 (23.473/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
01206, 01208
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Barrundia is a beautiful valley and a municipality located in northern Spain. It is part of the Álava province. This area is found within the Basque Country, which is an autonomous community of Spain.
The municipality includes the small village of Guevara (also known as Gebara). The main town and capital of Barrundia is Ozaeta. A stream, also called Barrundia, flows through the valley. This stream eventually empties into the large Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir.
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What is Barrundia?
Barrundia is a local government area. It is similar to a county or district in other countries. A municipality is a basic unit of local government in Spain. It has its own Ayuntamiento, which is like a town council.
Who leads Barrundia?
The leader of Barrundia is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Igor Medina Isasa. He represents the political party called EH Bildu. The Mayor and the Ayuntamiento make decisions for the people living in Barrundia.
Where is Barrundia located?
Barrundia is in the province of Álava. Álava is one of three provinces in the Basque Country. The Basque Country is in the northern part of Spain. It is known for its unique culture and language.
Facts and Figures about Barrundia
Barrundia covers an area of about 97.43 square kilometers. This is roughly 37.6 square miles. In 2018, the total population of Barrundia was 883 people. This makes it a small and quiet place to live.
Time and Postal Codes
People in Barrundia use Central European Time (CET). This is UTC+1. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. The postal codes for Barrundia are 01206 and 01208.
Images for kids
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Church in Elgea, a village in Barrundia
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