Errenteria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Errenteria
Rentería
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Panoramic view of Errenteria, from Mount San Marko
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 Errenteria
Location in Basque Country
Errenteria
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
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| Province | Gipuzkoa | |
| Eskualdea | Oarsoaldea | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.26 km2 (12.46 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 39,355 | |
| • Density | 1,219.93/km2 (3,159.6/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Errenteriar | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
20100
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| Official language(s) | Basque, Spanish | |
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Errenteria is a town in the Basque Country, a region in northern Spain. It is located in the province of Gipuzkoa, not far from the French border. The Oiartzun River flows through the town. Errenteria is known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Errenteria
How Errenteria Got Its Name
The town of Errenteria was founded in 1320. This was during the time when Alfonso XI of Castile was king. It was first called Villanueva de Oiarso or Oyarço.
Soon, people started calling it La Rentería. This was because the town had an office where taxes were collected. These taxes were on iron that was being sent out of the area. In medieval Castile, these taxes were known as royal rents.
The Basque name Errenteria began to be used more often in the late 1500s. In 1998, the local government decided that Errenteria would be the only official name for the town.
Exploring Errenteria's Districts
Errenteria is made up of many different neighborhoods, or districts. Each district has its own unique feel and community. Some of these areas include:
- Agustinak/Agustinas
- Alaberga
- Beraun
- Kaputxinoak/Capuchinos
- Etxe Berriak/Casas Nuevas
- Gaztaño
- Erdialdea/Centro
- Fanderia
- Gabierrota
- Galtzaraborda
- Iztieta
- Lartzabal
- Listorreta
- Olibet–Ugarritze
- Ondartxo
- Perurena
- Pontika
- Zamalbide
Errenteria's Twin Towns
Errenteria has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share cultural events and learn from each other. Errenteria is twinned with:
Lousada, Portugal
Tulle, France
Schorndorf, Germany
Images for kids
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The Oiartzun River flows through the Ugarritze district.
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The historic Fortress of Txoritokieta.
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A view of downtown Orereta, another name for Errenteria.
See also
In Spanish: Rentería para niños
