Derio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Derio
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 Derio
Location in Basque Country
Derio
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 | ||
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| • Total | 7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,545 | ||
| • Density | 884/km2 (2,291/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Basque: deriotarra | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
48160
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| Official language(s) | Basque Spanish |
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Derio is a small town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in northern Spain. It is located in the Biscay province, which is part of the Basque Country.
Derio is very close to Bilbao, a much larger city. In fact, Derio used to be part of Bilbao until 1983. Today, it is part of an area called Greater Bilbao. The town is home to Bilbao's largest municipal cemetery. In 2018, about 6,545 people lived in Derio.
The flag of Derio looks a lot like the flag of Quebec in Canada.
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Exploring Derio
Where is Derio Located?
Derio is found in the northern part of Spain. It's in the Basque Country, an autonomous community known for its unique culture and language. The town is specifically within the province of Biscay.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local district or town with its own government. Derio is one such municipality. It has its own Mayor and local council that make decisions for the town. The current mayor is Esther Apraiz Fernández de la Peña.
How Big is Derio?
Derio covers an area of about 7.4 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 25 meters above sea level. This makes it a relatively small but important town in the region.
People from Derio
Notable Residents
Some interesting people have come from Derio.
- Miren Basaras is a Spanish microbiologist. Microbiologists are scientists who study tiny living things like bacteria and viruses.
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See also
In Spanish: Derio para niños
