kids encyclopedia robot

Iruraiz-Gauna facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Iruraiz-Gauna
Municipality
Azilu in Iruraiz-Gauna
Azilu in Iruraiz-Gauna
Coat of arms of Iruraiz-Gauna
Coat of arms
Iruraiz-Gauna is located in Álava
Iruraiz-Gauna
Iruraiz-Gauna
Location in Álava
Iruraiz-Gauna is located in Spain
Iruraiz-Gauna
Iruraiz-Gauna
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Basque Country
Province Álava
Cuadrilla Llanada Alavesa
Area
 • Total 47.6 km2 (18.4 sq mi)
Elevation
 (AMSL)
625 m (2,051 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 517
 • Density 10.861/km2 (28.13/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
01206, 01207, 01993

Iruraiz-Gauna is a small area in northern Spain. It is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is located in the Álava province, within the Basque Country.

Exploring Iruraiz-Gauna's Geography

Iruraiz-Gauna is a beautiful region with a mix of small villages and natural areas. It covers about 47.6 square kilometers. The highest point is around 625 meters above sea level.

Villages and Local Areas

The municipality of Iruraiz-Gauna is made up of 11 small villages. Each of these villages is organized as a concejo. A concejo is a local council that helps manage the village.

Here are the villages that make up Iruraiz-Gauna:

There are also two special parts of the municipality that are not part of any concejo:

  • Comunal de Ilarra: This is a shared area used for farming. It is managed by the villages of Gazeo, Ezkerekotxa, and Langarika.
  • Orgazi: This is an uninhabited area. It is also known as Uriarte.

Who Leads Iruraiz-Gauna?

The leader of Iruraiz-Gauna is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Susana Díaz de Arcaya Cubillo. She is part of the EAJ-PNV. The Mayor and the local councils (concejos) work together to make decisions for the people living in Iruraiz-Gauna.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iruraiz-Gauna para niños

kids search engine
Iruraiz-Gauna Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.