Andoain


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, which has been quite stable since the 90s.
Andoain is located where the Oria River meets 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.

Geography

Andoain is situated in the Oria valley, closer to Belkoain mountain. The town is surrounded by several mountains: Buruntza, Belkoain, Aizkorri, Usobelartza and Adarra and the oria river goes throw the city center.

Climate

Andoain experiences an oceanic climate with abundant rains during the whole year, and moderate temperature, without extreme hot nor cold. Average annual rain reaches 1700mm and mean temperature is 14 C.

Demography

Governance

Current town mayor is Maider Lainez Lazcoz from Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.