Subijana-Morillas facts for kids

Subijana-Morillas is a small town located in the Basque Country, a special region in northern Spain. It's part of a larger area called Ribera Alta/Erriberagoitia, which is like a county or district. The town is in the province of Álava (also called Araba).

In 2019, about 785 people lived in Subijana-Morillas. The town is about 22 kilometers (around 13.5 miles) away from Vitoria / Gasteiz, which is the main city of the province. The postcode for Subijana-Morillas is 01428.

Subijana-Morillas is actually made up of two smaller villages. These two villages are separated by a river called the River Baya. The village of Subijana is on the eastern side of the river. Its name comes from the Basque Language word Zubi, which means "bridge". The other village, Morillas, is located on the western side of the river.

Where is Subijana-Morillas?

Subijana-Morillas is in the northern part of Spain, within the Basque Country. This region has its own unique culture and language, called Basque. The town is part of the Álava (Araba) province, which is one of the three provinces that make up the Basque Country.

What's in a Name?

The name "Subijana-Morillas" tells us a bit about the town. It's a combination of the names of the two villages that form the community. The name "Subijana" comes from the Basque word Zubi, meaning "bridge". This makes sense because the village of Subijana is located near a bridge over the River Baya. The name "Morillas" refers to the other village that makes up this small town.

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In Spanish: Subijana-Morillas para niños