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| Coordinates:43°13′9″N2°44′3″W / 43.21917°N 2.73417°W /43.21917; -2.73417 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
| Province | Biscay |
| Comarca | Durangaldea |
| Founded | January 26, 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andoni Agirrebeitia (PNV) |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.46 km2 (22.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 19,678 |
| • Density | 336.6/km2 (871.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Zornotzarra |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 48340 |
| Website | Official website |
Amorebieta-Etxano, also known asZornotza (Spanish,Amorebieta-Echano), is a town and municipality located inBiscay in theBasque Country, anAutonomous Community in northern Spain.
At the time of the 2019 census, the population of the municipality was 19,339, with 16,907 inhabitants living in Amorebieta. The mayor is Andoni Agirrebeitia.[2]
Amorebieta-Etxano is an inland town in thecomarca ofDuranguesado in the province ofBiscay in northern Spain. It is about 25 km (16 mi) east ofBilbao and close to theEuropean route E70 which runs along the north coast of Spain. It is located in the valley of theRiver Ibaizabal; this river joins theRiver Nervión a few kilometres to the north, after which it is sometimes called the "Nervión-Ibaizabal" because the two rivers are very similar in size. Amorebieta-Etxano is situated among rugged mountains and has a rich historical heritage.[3]
The municipality of Amorebieta-Etxano came into being on 26 January 1951 as the result of a merger between Amorebieta and Etxano, two communities in the historic administrative district of Merindad de Zornotza.[citation needed] The other parts of the district were merged into the neighbouring municipality ofMuxika. The new coat of arms shows the union between Amorebieta and Etxano. In the 2014 census, Amorebieta had a population of 16,907 while that of Etxano was 221.[4]
The town is divided into several districts. The church of Santa María de la Asunción is in the centre of Amorebieta on the banks of the Ibaizaba. It is a largeRenaissance building started in 1555 and opened for worship in 1608 and is noted for its altarpiece. Another Renaissance church is the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Larrea. This dates back to 1647, and in 1704 it was given to theCarmelite Order to found a convent.[5] In San Antonio is the hermitage of San Miguel de Dudea, and nearby is theNeoclassical López Palace.[5]
A branch of the international companyTecnalia Research & Innovation is located here in theParque Empresarial Boroa where the firm employs 1500 people.[6]
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