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Urduña/Orduña
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Urduña/Orduña Town Hall
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 Urduña/Orduña
Location in Basque Country
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
| Province | Biscay | ||
| Comarca | Arratia-Nerbioi | ||
| Founded | 1229 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 33.49 km2 (12.93 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 4,180 | ||
| • Density | 124.81/km2 (323.3/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Spanish: orduñés | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
48460
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| Official language(s) | Basque Spanish |
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Urduña/Orduña is a unique town in Spain. It is an exclave, which means it's a part of one area (the province of Biscay) but is completely surrounded by other areas. In this case, it's surrounded by the Álava province and the province of Burgos.
Urduña/Orduña is a municipality with about 4,180 people living there as of 2018. It is located in the Basque Country in northern Spain.
Geography of Urduña/Orduña
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This town is special because it's an exclave of Biscay. This means it's a piece of land that belongs to Biscay but is entirely surrounded by other regions. Specifically, it's surrounded by the Basque province of Álava and the province of Burgos in Castile and León.
Urduña/Orduña is found in a flat area. This plain is located in the highest part of the Nervión river valley. It sits right at the base of the impressive Sierra Salvada mountains.
The municipality also includes a tiny exclave called Cerca de Villaño. This small area is completely surrounded by the neighboring province of Burgos.
You can reach Orduña by train. It is the last stop on the commuter rail line C-3. This train line connects the town directly with the city of Bilbao.
Famous People from Urduña/Orduña
Urduña/Orduña has been home to several important people throughout history.
- Juan de Garay (1528–1583): He was a conquistador, which means he was a Spanish explorer and soldier. He also served as a governor. Juan de Garay is famous for founding important cities like Buenos Aires and Santa Fe in South America.
- Alberto Alcocer y Ribacoba (1886–1957): He was a well-known politician. He served as the mayor of Madrid, which is a very important role. He was also the secretary general of the Bank of Spain.
- Iván Fandiño (1980–2017): He was a famous bullfighter.
- Juan Ortiz de Zárate (1521-1575): Another notable conquistador from the region.
See also
In Spanish: Orduña para niños
