Güeñes
Güeñes is a municipality in the province o Biscay, in the autonomous commonty o Basque Kintra, in the north o Spain.
Güeñes | |
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Kirk o St. Mary | |
Coordinates: 43°12′50″N 3°5′39″W / 43.21389°N 3.09417°W | |
Kintra | Spain |
Autonomous commonty | Basque Kintra |
Province | Biscay |
Comarca | Enkarterri |
Govrenment | |
• Mayor | Koldo Artaraz Martín |
Area | |
• Total | 41.16 km2 (15.89 sq mi) |
Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 8,258 |
• Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Güeñés |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 48840 |
Website | Offeecial wabsteid |
Geografie
eeditThe touns o Sodupe, La Quadra, Zaramillo an the admeenistrative centre, Güeñes, aw lee athin the region.
History
eeditIn antiquity, the toun wis includit in the Salcedo Valley, shapit bi those who wur then twa cooncils: Güeñes an Zalla. The Salcedos did no control aw the laund an the sovereign fief o Güeñes belangit tae the Hoose de Sarachaga sovereign awner o mony touers an pailaces. The Sarachaga eventually inheritit the entire Valley o Salcedo.
Freemit airtins
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