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Enkarterri

Eskualdea / Comarca

Neighbourhoods of Sopuerta and Galdames as viewed from Pico Mayor

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Location of Enkarterri in Biscay

Municipalities

List

Artzentales, Balmaseda, Galdames, Gordexola, Güeñes, Karrantza, Lanestosa, Sopuerta, Trucios-Turtzioz, Zalla

Population

• Total

32,277

Demonym(s)

encartados

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Enkarterri (which is Las Encartaciones in Spanish) is a special region called a comarca in the province of Biscay. This area is part of the Basque Country in Spain. It's one of seven main districts that make up the province of Biscay. The main town where its administration is located is Balmaseda.

Long ago, Enkarterri was a much bigger area. It stretched from the mountains in the south and west to the Nervion river in the east. Today, the name Enkarterri usually refers to the rural, western part of this historical land. The eastern, more city-like area is now known as the Left Bank. It is part of the Greater Bilbao region.

Where is Enkarterri Located?
Towns and Villages of Enkarterri
- Main Municipalities
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Where is Enkarterri Located?

Enkarterri is found in the northwest part of the Biscay province. It shares borders with the community of Cantabria to the west. To the south, it borders the Province of Burgos in Castile and León and the province of Álava (which is also in the Basque Country). The Kadagua river flows through this region and helps drain most of its land.

Towns and Villages of Enkarterri

Enkarterri is made up of several towns and villages, also known as municipalities. These are the places where people live and work in the region.

Main Municipalities

The region includes ten municipalities. Here are some of the most important ones:

Balmaseda: This is the administrative center of Enkarterri. It's an important historical town.
Zalla: This municipality has one of the largest populations in the area.
Güeñes: Another municipality with a significant number of residents.
Karrantza: This is the largest municipality by land area.
Lanestosa: This is the smallest municipality in Enkarterri by land area.

These towns and villages work together to form the Enkarterri region. The total population of Enkarterri is about 32,713 people.