Zeanuri facts for kids

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Zeanuri Location in Basque Country Show map of Basque Country Zeanuri Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Basque Country
Province	Biscay
Comarca	Arratia-Nerbioi
Area
• Total	67 km2 (26 sq mi)
Elevation	203 m (666 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,242
• Density	18.54/km2 (48.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	48144
Website	www.zeanuri-udala.org

Zeanuri (also known as Spanish: Ceánuri in Spanish) is a small town and a municipality in northern Spain. It is located in the province of Biscay. This area is part of the Basque Country, which is a special region in Spain.

Zeanuri is a place where people live and work. It has its own local government. The town is nestled in a beautiful part of the Basque Country.

What Does Zeanuri Mean?

The name Zeanuri has an interesting meaning. The word uri is part of the name. In the local Basque dialect, uri means "town" or "city." This word is often combined with other names to create place names. You can find it in areas like Biscay, Álava, and La Rioja.

The Meaning of "Cean"

So, Zeanuri directly means "the town of Cean." However, the first part, Cean, is a bit of a mystery. Experts are not sure what it means. It does not seem to be a common Basque word. It also does not match any well-known names today.

Official Name Change

The way the town's name is spelled has changed over time. In Basque, the correct spelling is Zeanuri. In 1993, the local government decided to make this the official name. Before that, it was known by its traditional Spanish name.

Location and People

Zeanuri is part of the Arratia-Nerbioi region. This area is known for its natural beauty. The town is home to about 1,242 people, based on 2018 numbers. The mayor, Izaskun Sagarna Mendia, helps lead the community.

See also

For more information, you can check out the kid-friendly article in Spanish: Ceánuri para niños