Ermua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ermua
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Municipality
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The Valdespina Palace, now the Town Hall
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 Ermua
Location in Basque Country
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
| Province | Biscay | ||
| Comarca | Durangaldea | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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165 m (541 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 15,890 | ||
| • Density | 2,650/km2 (6,900/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
48260
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 943 (Gipuzkoa) | ||
| Website | www.ermua.es | ||
Ermua is a town in northern Spain. It is located in the Biscay province. This province is part of the Basque Country, which is a special region in Spain. In 2019, about 15,880 people lived in Ermua.
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About Ermua
Ermua is in an area called Durangaldea. It sits in a valley with steep sides. The Río Ego river flows through the town. This river later joins the Deba River. Because the land is very hilly, there is not much space to build. This makes Ermua one of the most crowded towns in the Basque Country.
Nearby Towns and Connections
To the north of Ermua is Mallabia. To the east is Eibar, and to the south is Zaldibar. Eibar is a bigger town right next to Ermua. It is in a different province called Gipuzkoa. These two towns are so close they feel like one big city.
Ermua grew a lot in the 1960s and 1970s. Many people who work in Eibar live in Ermua. Both towns are known for their industries. The N-634 road connects Ermua and Eibar. They also share an exit from the Autopista AP-8 (AP-8). This is a toll road that goes across the Basque Country. It links Bilbao to the French border. You can also travel between Ermua and Eibar by a narrow-gauge railway. This train line runs from Bilbao to San Sebastián.
Important Buildings in Ermua
Ermua has some interesting old buildings.
- The Church of Santiago Apóstol is a unique Renaissance building. It has a beautiful bell tower.
- The Valdespina Palace is a Baroque style building. Today, it is the Town Hall. You can see it in the main picture of Ermua.
- The Lobiano Palace was built in the 1500s.
Foro de Ermua: A Movement for Peace
In 1997, something very sad happened in Ermua. A town councilor named Miguel Ángel Blanco was taken by a group called ETA. This group wanted the Spanish government to move some of their members from prison. When the government did not agree, Miguel Ángel Blanco was killed.
This event deeply affected people in Spain and the Basque Country. It led to the creation of a peace group called "Foro de Ermua". This group wanted to promote political and civil liberties. It aimed to encourage peace and freedom for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Ermua para niños
