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Urnieta
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Urnieta is located in Basque Country
Urnieta
Urnieta
Location in Basque Country
Country Spain
Autonomous community Basque Country
Province Gipuzkoa
Comarca Donostialdea
Area
 • Total 22.4 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 6,170
 • Density 275.4/km2 (713.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Basque: Urnietarra
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20130

Urnieta is a lovely town located in the province of Gipuzkoa. This area is part of the Autonomous Community of Basque Country in northern Spain. It's a place where about 6,170 people live.

Where is Urnieta?

Urnieta is found in the northern part of Spain. It is in the Basque Country, which is a special region. The town is also part of the Gipuzkoa province.

Urnieta's Location in Spain

The town covers an area of about 22.4 square kilometers. You can find Urnieta at these coordinates: 43°14′49″N 1°59′30″W. It is part of a larger area called Donostialdea.

People of Urnieta

The people who live in Urnieta are called Urnietarra. This is a special name in the Basque language. In 2018, there were around 6,170 people living in the town.

Who Leads Urnieta?

The leader of Urnieta is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Mikel Pagola Tolosa. He is part of a political group called the EAJ-PNV. The Mayor helps make important decisions for the town.

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