Iruraiz-Gauna facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iruraiz-Gauna
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Azilu in Iruraiz-Gauna
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 Iruraiz-Gauna
Location in Álava
Iruraiz-Gauna
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous Community | Basque Country | |
| Province | Álava | |
| Cuadrilla | Llanada Alavesa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 47.6 km2 (18.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation
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625 m (2,051 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • 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
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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.
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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:
- Alaitza (also known as Alaiza)
- Arrieta
- Azilu (also known as Acilu)
- Erentxun (also known as Erenchun)
- Ezkerekotxa (also known as Ezquerecocha)
- Gauna
- Gazeo
- Gereñu (also known as Guereñu)
- Jauregi (also known as Jáuregui)
- Langarika (also known as Langarica)
- Trokoniz (also known as Trocóniz)
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
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The coat of arms of Alaitza
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The coat of arms of Arrieta
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The coat of arms of Azilu
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See also
In Spanish: Iruraiz-Gauna para niños
