Loiu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loiu
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 Loiu
Location in Basque Country
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
| Province | Biscay | ||
| Comarca | Greater Bilbao | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,416 | ||
| • Density | 161/km2 (417/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Basque: loiutarra | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
48180
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Loiu is a cool town and municipality in northern Spain. It's located in the Basque Country, a special region, and is part of the Biscay province. The town is also known as Lujua in Spanish.
One of the most important things about Loiu is that the main building of Bilbao Airport is right here! This airport connects the region to many places.
Where is Loiu?
Loiu is found in the Asua Valley. To its east is the town of Derio. To its west is Erandio. This valley is a beautiful area in the Basque Country.
Parts of Loiu
Many people in Loiu live in traditional country houses. These are called baserri or caseríos. They are spread out across the countryside.
The main part of Loiu is a neighborhood called Zabaloetxe. This is where the town's church is located. Other important areas include Elochelerri, also known as Elotxelerri in Basque. It is near the airport. Lauros, or Lauro, is another urban area.
Bilbao Airport in Loiu
The Bilbao Airport is a very important airport for the region. After its latest expansion, many of its buildings are now located within Loiu. This includes the main passenger terminal. So, when you fly into Bilbao, you might actually be landing in Loiu!
What's in a Name?
The official name of the town in the Basque language (Euskera) is Loiu. In Spanish, the town is called Lujua.
The town's old name was Luxua. Over time, the way people said certain sounds changed. This happened around the 17th century. The sound of 'x' changed to 'j' in Spanish. This is how Luxua became Lujua.
In Basque, the name changed differently. The 'x' sound evolved into a 'y' sound. Also, the stress on the syllables changed. This led to the name becoming Loiu. The Euskaltzaindia, which is the official academy for the Basque language, decided that Loiu would be the official name. Loiu officially adopted this name in 1983.
See also
In Spanish: Lujua para niños
