Etxaguen (Zigoitia) facts for kids
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Etxaguen
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 Etxaguen
Location in Álava
Etxaguen
Location in Basque Country
Etxaguen
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
| Province | Álava |
| Municipality | Zigoitia |
| Elevation | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
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| • Total | 80 |
Etxaguen (pronounced Et-sha-gwen) is a small village, also known as a council, located in the Basque Country, Spain. It is part of the Zigoitia area in the Álava province. As of 2020, about 80 people live there.
Where is Etxaguen?
Etxaguen is found in the northern part of Spain. It is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north-northwest of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Vitoria-Gasteiz is a larger city and the capital of the Álava province. This means Etxaguen is a quiet place, but still close to a bigger town.
What is a Council?
In some parts of Spain, especially in areas like Álava, a council (or concejo in Spanish) is a small local government area. It's like a tiny town or village that has some of its own rules and ways of managing things. Even though it's part of a bigger municipality, it still has some local control. Etxaguen is one such council.
Learn More
If you want to learn more about Etxaguen in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle page for kids.
