Sopuerta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sopuerta
Municipality
View of Sopuerta
Coat of arms
Sopuerta Location in Basque Country
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Basque Country
Province	Biscay
Comarca	Enkarterri
Area
• Total	42.8 km2 (16.5 sq mi)
Elevation	86 m (282 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	2,569
• Density	60.02/km2 (155.46/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Spanish: soportano soportana
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	48190
Official language(s)	Basque Spanish

Sopuerta is a charming town and a municipality located in the province of Biscay. You can find it in the northern part of Spain, within the Basque Country. It's a place with a rich history and a friendly community.

Discover Sopuerta

Sopuerta is a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. It's part of the larger region of the Basque Country. The town is known for its beautiful views and quiet atmosphere.

A Famous Explorer from Sopuerta

Did you know that a famous explorer was born in Sopuerta? Francisco de Garay was a Conquistador, which means he was an explorer and leader who helped Spain claim new lands. He was born right here in Sopuerta, in the historic Garay tower.

Exploring Sopuerta's Neighborhoods

Sopuerta is divided into several smaller areas, like mini-communities within the town. These are called neighborhoods or wards. There are 12 of these unique areas that make up Sopuerta.

• Mercadillo (Sokortua)
• Alen
• Arenao
• Avellaneda
• Baluga (Boluaga)
• Olabarrieta
• Bezi
• Castaño
• Jarralta
• Las Muñecas
• Las Ribas
• Carral

Sopuerta's Population Story

The number of people living in Sopuerta has changed over many years. In 1897, about 2,220 people lived here. The population grew quite a bit in the early 1900s, reaching over 4,300 people by 1910.

However, after that, the number of residents slowly decreased for several decades. By 1991, there were around 2,160 people. More recently, the population has started to grow again, reaching 2,361 in 2006 and 2,569 in 2018.