Berriatua is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in the north of Spain. Its neighbors are Ondarroa and the Bay of Biscay to the north, Markina-Xemein to the south, Mutriku to the east, Amoroto and Mendexa to the west. Historically Berriatua was a town of farmers with little industry. Recently the town has seen significant industrial growth as well as a great deal of construction.

Berriatua
View of Berriatua
View of Berriatua
Flag of Berriatua
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBiscay
Area
 • Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total1,247
 • Density62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.berriatua.org

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References edit

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

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43°18′35″N 2°28′2″W / 43.30972°N 2.46722°W / 43.30972; -2.46722