Zalla facts for kids
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Zalla
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Zalla town hall
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 Zalla
Location in Basque Country
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | ||
| Province | Biscay | ||
| Comarca | Enkarterri | ||
| Founded | 12th century | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 31.03 km2 (11.98 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 8,379 | ||
| • Density | 270.03/km2 (699.37/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Spanish: zallense | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
48860
48850 48869 |
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Zalla is a cool town and municipality located in the province of Biscay. It's part of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country in northern Spain. Zalla is about 24 kilometers southwest of a bigger city called Bilbao.
The Cadagua river flows right through the town, adding to its natural beauty. In 2019, about 8,447 people lived in Zalla. It's a place with a long history, dating back to the 12th century!
Famous People from Zalla
Who is José de Urrutia y de las Casas?
- José de Urrutia y de las Casas was a very important person from Zalla. He lived in the 18th century.
- He was a skilled military leader, a cartographer (someone who makes maps), and an engineer.
- His work helped shape the region and its understanding of geography.
Learn More About Zalla
If you want to read more about Zalla in Spanish, you can visit: Zalla para niños
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