Arrieta
Arrieta | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  País Vasco |
| Province | Biscay |
| Comarca | Mungialdea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ángel María Acillona (PNV-EAJ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.47 km2 (5.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 573 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 48114 |
Arrieta (both in Basque and Spanish) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country, Spain. Arrieta is part of the comarca of Mungialdea and has a population of 552 inhabitants as of 2007.
Toponym
This municipality has its origin in the elizate Líbano de Arrieta, which became a municipality in the 19th Century. The toponym Arrieta comes from the Basque word harrieta, which means "stony place".
External links
- ARRIETA in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa) Template:Es icon
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