Etxebarri facts for kids
Etxebarri is a lively town and municipality located in the Biscay province of the Basque Country, Spain. It's officially known as Etxebarriko Doneztebe Elizatea, which means "Etxebarri, the Anteiglesia of Saint Stephen." An anteiglesia is a special type of local government found in the Basque Country, similar to a parish or a small town.
This town is part of the wider Bilbao area and sits close to the Estuary of Bilbao. It's a place where many people live, work, and go to school, with a population of over 10,000 people.
Quick facts for kids
Etxebarri
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town and municipality
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| Etxebarriko Doneztebe Elizatea | |||
Doneztebeko Eleiza (The Church of Saint Stephen)
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| Nickname(s):
Etxebarri, Sanan, La Avenida, Abenida, Doneztebe, San Esteban, Etxebarriko Elizatea, San Antonio
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| Motto(s):
«Zelai urdinean, berde koloreko haritza,
berdez jantzita eta otso bi enbor ondoan zutik eta bere kopan gurutze gorri bat» |
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 Etxebarri
Location in Basque Country
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
| Independence from Galdakao | 1509 | ||
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| • Type | Alkatea | ||
| • Body | Etxebarriko Udaletxea | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.26 km2 (1.26 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | ||
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 10,337 | ||
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
48450
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| Area code(s) | 34 (Spain) + 94 (Bizkaia Province) | ||
| Website | etxebarri.net | ||
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Where is Etxebarri Located?
Etxebarri is situated in the northern part of Spain, within the Basque Country. It's part of the Biscay province. The town is quite small in area, covering about 3.26 square kilometers (around 1.26 square miles). It sits at an elevation of about 35 meters (115 feet) above sea level.
A Look at Etxebarri's History
Etxebarri has its own unique history. It gained its independence from the nearby town of Galdakao way back in 1509. This means it became its own separate municipality over 500 years ago! The town's name, Etxebarri, means "new house" in the Basque language.
Who Leads Etxebarri?
Like many towns, Etxebarri has a local government that helps run things. The leader of the town is called the Alkatea (Mayor). As of the information available, the mayor is Loren Oliva, who belongs to the political group called La Voz del Pueblo (LVP), which means "The Voice of the People." The town's government body is known as Etxebarriko Udaletxea.
How Many People Live Here?
Etxebarri is a growing town. According to information from 2012, its population was 10,337 people. People who live in Etxebarri are called etxebarritarrak in Basque.
Symbols of Etxebarri
Every town has symbols that represent it, and Etxebarri is no different.
- Flag: The town has its own flag, which you can see in the infobox.
- Shield: Etxebarri also has a coat of arms or shield. Its motto, written in Basque, says: "On a blue field, a green oak tree, dressed in green with two wolves standing next to its trunk, and a red cross in its crown." This description tells a story about the town's heritage.
- Nicknames: People sometimes call Etxebarri by different nicknames, like Sanan, La Avenida, Abenida, Doneztebe, San Esteban, Etxebarriko Elizatea, or San Antonio.
See also
In Spanish: Echévarri para niños
