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Zeanuri
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Zeanuri is located in Basque Country
Zeanuri
Zeanuri
Location in Basque Country
Zeanuri is located in Spain
Zeanuri
Zeanuri
Location in 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

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

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