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Elburgo in Spanish or Burgelu in Basque is a village and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain.
The municipality officially has a dual name, "Elburgo/Burgelu", reflecting the officially bilingual status of this province of Spain. However, in practice the municipality and village are commonly referred to by one or the other name, depending on the language.
The municipality encompasses an area of some 32 km². In 2004, its recorded population was 453 inhabitants.
Elburgo comprises six villages and their respective communes (concejos):
Añua
Arbulu
Argomaniz
Elburgo (the municipality's capital and largest settlement)
Gazeta
Hijona - Ixona
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The essentials for getting around Elburgo/Burgelu without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 42.8496° N, 2.5448° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Elburgo/Burgelu's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.
Summer
Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.
Autumn
Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.
Winter
Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.
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