Berango

Berango is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the region known as "Greater Bilbao" in the autonomous community of Basque Country, Spain with 8,9 km² of extension and a population of 7,195 inhabitants according to the census of the 2019. Its density reaches 174,81 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Berango
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Berango
Location of Berango within the Basque Country
Coordinates: 43°21′54″N 2°59′24″W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBasque Country
ProvinceBiscay
ComarcaGreater Bilbao
Government
  MayorMaría Isabel Landa Gaubeka (Basque Nationalist Party)
Area
  Total8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total7,130
  Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Basque: berangotarra
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48640
WebsiteOfficial website

Geographical Location

Berango is confined by Sopelana in the north, with Urduliz in the northeast, with Erandio in southeast, and with Guetxo to the western. In this region there are some cholines that stand out such as Munarrikolanda, Saiherri and Agirremendi mountains. The Gobela river passes through the municipality and disgorges in the Bahía de El Abra. Moreover, Berango receives Larrañazubi's streams and several natural fountains.

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

Municipalities in Biscay



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