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San Sebastián (Spanish: [san seβasˈtjan]; French: Saint-Sébastien, Basque: Donostia (Basque: [doˈnos̺tia])[2]) is a coastal city and municipality in the Basque Country, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. It's the capital of Gipuzkoa. The municipality's population is 186,409 (2012). Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular), both in Spanish[3] and Basque.
San Sebastián
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Donostia / San Sebastián | |
![]() San Sebastián and Kontxa bay from Igeldo mountain | |
Nickname(s): Sanse, Donosti, San Seb, La bella Easo[1] | |
Motto(s): | |
Coordinates: 43°19′17″N 1°59′8″W | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Basque Country |
Province | Gipuzkoa |
Comarca | Donostialdea |
Neighbourhoods | 21 |
Founded | 1180 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eneko Goia (EAJ-PNV) |
Area | |
• Land | 60.89 km2 (23.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 186,409 |
• Density | 3,686.16/km2 (9,547.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 20001-20018 |
Area code | 34 + 943 (Gipuzkoa) |
Website | City Council |
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