Gorliz

Gorliz
Gorliz
Beach of Gorliz
Beach of Gorliz
Flag of Gorliz
Coat of arms of Gorliz
Gorliz is located in the Basque Country
Gorliz
Gorliz
Location of Gorliz within the Basque Country
Gorliz is located in Spain
Gorliz
Gorliz
Gorliz (Spain)
Coordinates: 43°24′58″N 2°55′58″W / 43.41611°N 2.93278°W / 43.41611; -2.93278
Country Spain
Autonomous community Basque Country
ProvinceBiscay
ComarcaMungialdea
FoundedBefore the 13th century
Government
 • MayorArantza Etxebarria (2011) (EAJ-PNV)
Area
 • Total10.29 km2 (3.97 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total5,683
DemonymGorliztarra
Postal code
48630
Dialing code94677
Websitehttp://www.gorliz.net

Gorliz (Basque: [goɾlis̻]) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, which lies within the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The town had 5,664 inhabitants in 2014.

Gorliz consists of the following neighborhoods: Elexalde, Santa María, Uresaranse (Urezarantza), Gandia, Areatza, San José, Guzurmendi and Orabille.

Its economy is mainly based on the services sector. Its principal source of income is the tourism. Over last years it has become one of the most touristic centres in Biscay.

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