Murgia, Álava facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Murgia
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View of the main street
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country |
| Province | Álava |
| Comarca | Gorbeialdea |
| Municipality | Zuia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 618 m (2,028 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,105 |
| • Density | 191.18/km2 (495.1/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
01130
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Murgia is a charming village located in the Basque Country, a region in northern Spain. It's part of the Álava province and is the main village of the Zuia municipality. Murgia is also the capital of the Cuadrilla de Gorbeialdea, which is like a local district.
The village is easy to get around, with Domingo de Sautu Street being its main road. A small river called Goba flows through Murgia, separating one part of the village, known as The Cross, from the main center. Murgia is surrounded by other small villages: Sarria to the north, Zarate to the northeast, Jugo to the southeast, Bitoriano to the southwest, and Ametzaga to the west.
How Many People Live in Murgia?
Murgia has a population of about 1,105 people as of 2021. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
| Historical populations of Murgia | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2000 | 704 | — |
| 2001 | 789 | +12.07% |
| 2002 | 875 | +10.90% |
| 2003 | 1,016 | +16.11% |
| 2004 | 1,086 | +6.89% |
| 2005 | 1,113 | +2.49% |
| 2006 | 1,134 | +1.89% |
| 2007 | 1,169 | +3.09% |
| 2008 | 1,157 | −1.03% |
| 2009 | 1,181 | +2.07% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | +0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,201 | +0.92% |
| 2012 | 1,179 | −1.83% |
| 2013 | 1,186 | +0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,188 | +0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,158 | −2.53% |
| 2016 | 1,139 | −1.64% |
| 2017 | 1,117 | −1.93% |
| 2018 | 1,118 | +0.09% |
| 2019 | 1,099 | −1.70% |
| 2020 | 1,098 | −0.09% |
| 2021 | 1,105 | +0.64% |
Famous People from Murgia
Some well-known people have come from Murgia:
- Mikel Landa (born 1989), a famous cyclist who competes in big races.
- Unai Simón (born 1997), a talented footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
See Also
In Spanish: Murguía (Álava) para niños
