Ubide facts for kids
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Ubide
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Biscay | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.90 km2 (1.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 | |
| • Density | 61.03/km2 (158.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Website | www.ubide.eus | |
Ubide (also called Ubidea in Spanish) is a small town and a municipality in northern Spain. It is located in the Biscay province, which is part of the Basque Country.
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Where is Ubide?
Ubide is found in the northern part of Spain. It is located in the province of Biscay. This province is one of three that make up the Basque Country. The Basque Country is an autonomous community, which means it has its own government and special rules within Spain.
Geographic Location
The town sits at an elevation of 568 meters (about 1,864 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, often surrounded by hills or mountains. The area around Ubide is known for its beautiful natural scenery.
People and Population
Ubide is a very small town. In 2018, its population was only 177 people. This makes it one of the smallest municipalities in the Biscay province.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Ubide has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community. The current Mayor of Ubide is Joxan Pagola Kortajarena.
Size of the Town
The total area of Ubide is about 2.90 square kilometers (about 1.12 square miles). This is a very small area, showing just how tiny the municipality is. It is mostly made up of land, with very little water.
Time Zone
Ubide follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. This is a common practice in many European countries to make the most of daylight hours.
