Eskoriatza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eskoriatza
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 Eskoriatza
Location in Basque Country
Eskoriatza
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | |
| Province | Gipuzkoa | |
| Comarca | Debagoiena | |
| Founded | January 31, 1630 | |
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| • Total | 40.43 km2 (15.61 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,087 | |
| • Density | 101.088/km2 (261.82/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Basque: eskoitzarra | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
20540
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| Official language(s) | Basque Spanish |
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Eskoriatza (which is Escoriaza in Spanish) is a small town and a municipality in northern Spain. It's located in a region called Gipuzkoa, which is part of the autonomous community known as the Basque Country. This town is found just south of another town called Aretxabaleta.
Eskoriatza is surrounded by beautiful low mountains. It's a place where education and business are important.
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What's in a Name?
The name Eskoriatza comes from the Basque language. It means "black soil." This name was chosen because the land in the area is very rich and fertile, perfect for growing things.
Education in Eskoriatza
Eskoriatza is home to an important part of Mondragon University.
Mondragon University Campus
- The main campus for the Faculty of Humanities and Education of Mondragon University is located right in Eskoriatza.
- This means that many students come to Eskoriatza to study subjects like teaching and other humanities.
Business and Industry
Eskoriatza also plays a role in the economy of the region.
Mondragón Cooperative Businesses
- The town has production facilities for different businesses that are part of the Mondragon Corporation.
- The Mondragon Corporation is a large group of worker cooperatives. This means that the employees often own and manage the businesses together.
- These businesses help create jobs and support the local economy in Eskoriatza.
Local Government
Like any town, Eskoriatza has a local government that helps run things.
Who is the Mayor?
- The leader of the town is called the Mayor.
- As of 2018, the mayor of Eskoriatza is José Ramón Zubizarreta Alegría.
- He belongs to a political group called the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). The mayor and the local council work to make decisions for the town and its people.
See also
In Spanish: Escoriaza para niños
