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View of LaguardiaMikel Arrazola · CC BY 3.0

Laguardia

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Laguardia (Basque: Guardia) is a town and municipality in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. Specifically, Laguardia falls within the administrative region of Rioja Alavesa. It had a population of 1,500 as of mid-2018.

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The town lies on a hill and is surrounded by a wall that King Sancho the Strong ordered built. Five old gates to the city are still preserved: Mercadal, Carnicerías (Butchers), Páganos, San Juan and Santa Engracia. Additionally, the streets and surroundings of Laguardia still keep a medieval atmosphere that give the town an ancient touch.

Regarding the economy, its main strength is the wine industry, locally grown grapes being processed in numerous wineries.

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Coat of arms of Laguardia
Province
Álava
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
1,459
Altitude
630 m
Area (IGN)
82.8 km²
District
Rioja Alavesa
Postcode
01300–01321
Demonym
Rabudos
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