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| subdivision_type1 = [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous community]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Biscay]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]]
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Spain|Province]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Biscay]]
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Uribe-Kosta]]
| leader_title =
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name =
| leader_name = José Madariaga Martín
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'''Barrika''' ({{langx|es|'''Barrica'''}}) is a town and [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]] located in the province of [[Biscay]], [[Spain]], in the autonomous community of [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]].

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'''Barrika''' is a town and [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]] located in the province of [[Biscay]], [[Spain]], in the autonomous community of [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]], northern [[Spain]].


It is considered one of the oldest municipalities of [[Biscay]]. It was founded by Sancho Vela. As it is placed next to the sea and near [[Bilbao]], its population has grown a lot in the last part of the 20th century.
It is considered one of the oldest municipalities of [[Biscay]]. It was founded by Sancho Vela. As it is placed next to the sea and near [[Bilbao]], its population has grown a lot in the last part of the 20th century.


Barrika belongs to the comarca of [[Mungialdea]]. There are about 1,539 inhabitants in the municipality and it has 7.8&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
Barrika belongs to the comarca of [[Mungialdea]]. There are about 1,541 inhabitants in the municipality and it covers 7.77&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


==History==
==History==

The findings of the archaeological site of Kurtzio testify of human presence in the municipal territory at the period of the prehistoric [[Asturian culture]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}
The findings of the archaeological site of Kurtzio testify of human presence in the municipal territory at the period of the prehistoric [[Asturian culture]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}


The organization as a parish church can trace its origins to the political structure of the Flat Earth of the Middle Ages. Sancho Vela founded its solar Barrika house in the year 496,{{dubious|date=April 2018}} being this the origin of the later church.
The organization as a parish church can trace its origins to the political structure of the Flat Earth of the Middle Ages. Sancho Vela founded its solar Barrika house in the year 496,{{dubious|date=April 2018}} this being the origin of the later church.


In addition to the agricultural and livestock activities, its inhabitants worked from old in whaling, as attested by the ''Carta Puebla'' granted by [[Lope Díaz III de Haro|Lope Díaz de Haro]], Lord of Biscay, in the 13th century.
In addition to the agricultural and livestock activities, its inhabitants worked from old in whaling, as attested by the ''Carta Puebla'' granted by [[Lope Díaz III de Haro|Lope Díaz de Haro]], Lord of Biscay, in the 13th century.


Barrika had seat and vote at the General meetings of [[Gernika]], its number was the 51st.
Barrika had a seat and vote at the General meetings of [[Gernika|Guernica]], its number was the 51st.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Jon Rahm]] (born 1994), professional golfer and former world number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking
* [[Jon Rahm]] (born 1994), professional golfer, winner of the U.S. Open in June 2021, The Masters in April 2023 and world number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Municipalities in Biscay]]
[[Category:Municipalities in Biscay]]

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Latest revision as of 18:04, 25 October 2024

Barrika
View of Barrika
View of Barrika
Flag of Barrika
Flag
Coat of arms of Barrika
Coat of arms
Barrika is located in the Basque Country
Barrika
Barrika
Location of Barrika within the Basque Country
Barrika is located in Spain
Barrika
Barrika
Location within Spain
Coordinates: 43°24′N 2°58′W / 43.400°N 2.967°W / 43.400; -2.967
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBasque Country
ProvinceBiscay
ComarcaUribe-Kosta
Government
 • MayorJosé Madariaga Martín
Area
 • Total
7.77 km2 (3.00 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
1,541
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48650
Websitewww.barrika.eu

Barrika (Spanish: Barrica) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, Spain, in the autonomous community of Basque Country.

It is considered one of the oldest municipalities of Biscay. It was founded by Sancho Vela. As it is placed next to the sea and near Bilbao, its population has grown a lot in the last part of the 20th century.

Barrika belongs to the comarca of Mungialdea. There are about 1,541 inhabitants in the municipality and it covers 7.77 km2.

History

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The findings of the archaeological site of Kurtzio testify of human presence in the municipal territory at the period of the prehistoric Asturian culture.[citation needed]

The organization as a parish church can trace its origins to the political structure of the Flat Earth of the Middle Ages. Sancho Vela founded its solar Barrika house in the year 496,[dubious – discuss] this being the origin of the later church.

In addition to the agricultural and livestock activities, its inhabitants worked from old in whaling, as attested by the Carta Puebla granted by Lope Díaz de Haro, Lord of Biscay, in the 13th century.

Barrika had a seat and vote at the General meetings of Guernica, its number was the 51st.

Notable people

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  • Jon Rahm (born 1994), professional golfer, winner of the U.S. Open in June 2021, The Masters in April 2023 and world number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking

References

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