Berango
Municipality in Basque Country, Spain
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Berango is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the region known as "Greater Bilbao" in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain covering an area of 8.9 km² and a population of 7,195 inhabitants according to the 2019 census. Population density is 17,481 inhabitants per square kilometre.
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| Coordinates: 43°21′54″N 2°59′24″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country |
| Province | Biscay |
| Comarca | Greater Bilbao |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | María Isabel Landa Gaubeka (Basque Nationalist Party) |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 8,242 |
| • Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Basque: berangotarra |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 48640 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Berango is bordered by Sopelana in the north, with Urduliz in the northeast, with Erandio in the southeast, and with Guetxo to the west. In this region, mountains such as Munarrikolanda, Saiherri and Agirremendi stand out. The Gobela river passes through the municipality and empties into the Bahía de El Abra. Moreover, Berango receives Larrañazubi's streams and several natural fountains.