Sopelana (Sopela), Basque Country
Sopelana: municipality of Basque Country
About
Quick Facts about Sopela
| Population | 13,878 |
| Country | Spain |
| State | Basque Country (Spain) |
| County | Bizkaia |
| Postal code | 48600 |
| Plate code | BI |
| Area | 8.4 km2 |
| Official name | Sopela, Sopelana |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3789,-2.9831 |
| Male population | 6844 |
| Official language | Basque |
| Female population | 7034 |
| Altitude | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Capital | Sopela |
| Establishment | January 01, 1841 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 02:45:55 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Sopela is located at 43°22'44"N 2°58'59"W (43.3789100, -2.9831300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10,371 | - | register office |
| 2002 | 10,787 | 3.86% | register office |
| 2004 | 11,209 | 3.76% | register office |
| 2005 | 11,469 | 2.27% | register office |
| 2006 | 11,861 | 3.3% | register office |
| 2007 | 12,123 | 2.16% | register office |
| 2008 | 12,242 | 0.97% | register office |
| 2009 | 12,359 | 0.95% | register office |
| 2010 | 12,527 | 1.34% | register office |
| 2011 | 12,693 | 1.31% | register office |
| 2012 | 12,912 | 1.7% | register office |
| 2013 | 12,977 | 0.5% | register office |
| 2014 | 13,061 | 0.64% | register office |
| 2015 | 13,211 | 1.14% | register office |
| 2016 | 13,407 | 1.46% | register office |
| 2017 | 13,510 | 0.76% | register office |
| 2018 | 13,643 | 0.97% | register office |
| 2019 | 13,878 | 1.69% | register office |