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Morga
Town hall
Town hall
Flag of Morga
Flag
Coat of arms of Morga
Coat of arms
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Morga is located in Basque Country
Morga
Morga
Location in Basque Country
Morga is located in Spain
Morga
Morga
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Basque Country
Province Biscay
Comarca Busturialdea
Area
 • Total 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 423
 • Density 24.03/km2 (62.25/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Morgatarra
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48115

Morga is a small municipality located in the province of Biscay. It is part of the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain.

Discover Morga!

Morga is a charming place in the northern part of Spain. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. This article will tell you more about where Morga is, how many people live there, and what makes it special.

Where is Morga Located?

Morga is found in the Biscay province. This province is part of the Basque Country. The Basque Country is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Morga is also part of a region called Busturialdea.

Morga is about 205 meters (673 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can offer great views! The total area of Morga is about 17.6 square kilometers. That's roughly 6.8 square miles.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a town or a small city. It has its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads, schools, and public services for the people living there. Morga is one of many municipalities in Spain.

How Many People Live in Morga?

Morga is a very small community. As of 2018, only about 423 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place to live. People who live in Morga are called Morgatarra.

Life in Morga

Even though Morga is small, it has its own local government and services. Life here is often connected to nature and the local traditions of the Basque Country.

Who Leads Morga?

The leader of Morga is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. As of the information available, the Mayor of Morga is Arkaitz Villa Olea. The Mayor works with a team to serve the community.

What is the Time Zone?

Morga follows Central European Time (CET). This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2). This is common for many places in Europe.

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