Galdames
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| Coordinates: 43°15′18″N 3°5′47″W / 43.25500°N 3.09639°WCoordinates: 43°15′18″N 3°5′47″W / 43.25500°N 3.09639°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country | |
| Province | Biscay | |
| Comarca | Enkarterri | |
| Government | ||
| • Alcalde | Carlos Avellanal Villanueva (EAJ-PNV) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 44.36 km2 (17.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 166 m (545 ft) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 837 | |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | galdamestarra | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 48191 | |
| Official language(s) | Basque, Spanish | |
| Website | Official website | |
Galdames is a valley, town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.
Main sights are Santa Maria Magdalena and Arenaza caves, both situated in Triano mountain range and the latter containing stalactites and rest of mining operations. Medieval Tower of Loizaga is located in Concejuelo ward, nowadays site of a museum of classic automobiles.
Galdames is administratively divided into 8 neighborhoods or wards:
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