Urduliz facts for kids
Urduliz (Spanish: Urdúliz) is a town in the northern part of Biscay, Spain. It's a municipality that mixes industrial areas with quiet, rural parts. The town is split into three different villages or neighborhoods. Even though it's connected to Greater Bilbao by the Bilbao metro and local buses, Urduliz is actually part of a different area called Mungialdea. In 2019, about 4,456 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Urduliz
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Country | Spain | ||
Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
Province | Biscay | ||
Comarca | Mungialdea | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | ||
Population
(2018)
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• Total | 4,319 | ||
• Density | 554/km2 (1,434/sq mi) | ||
Demonym(s) | Basque: urduliztarra | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Postal code |
48610
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Official language(s) | Basque Spanish |
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Where is Urduliz Located?
Urduliz is in the northern part of Biscay, which is a province in the Basque Country of Spain. It sits about 75 meters (246 feet) above sea level. The town covers an area of 7.8 square kilometers (3 square miles).
Getting Around Urduliz
The town is well-connected to bigger cities. You can travel to Greater Bilbao using the Bilbao metro system. There are also local buses, called BizkaiBus, that help people get around. This makes it easy for residents to commute for work or school.
Who Lives in Urduliz?
According to the 2019 census, Urduliz has a population of 4,456 people. The people from Urduliz are called urduliztarra in the Basque language. Both Basque and Spanish are official languages spoken in the municipality.
How Urduliz is Governed
Like other towns, Urduliz has a local government. The leader of the town is called the Mayor. As of the information provided, the Mayor is Javier Bilbao. He is part of a political party known as EAJ-PNV. The town also has its own official website where you can find more information.