Andoain

Andoain
Andoain
Location of Andoain within the Basque Country
Coordinates: 43°13′N 2°01′W / 43.217°N 2.017°W / 43.217; -2.017
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityGipuzkoa
Government
  MayorAndoni Alvarez Lete
Area
  Total
27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
14,618
  Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.andoain.eus

Andoain is a town in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, in the North of Spain. Nowadays it has a population of 14,637 inhabitants (2019), which has been quite stable since the 90s.

Andoain is located where the Oria River meets the Leitzaran river, next to the mountains Belkoain and Buruntza. Andoain is recognized by its green areas surrounding the rivers, which are dense forests, very suitable for hiking and biking (Leizaran Valley).