Gorliz

Gorliz
Municipality
Gorliz
Beach of Gorliz
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 43°24′58″N 2°55′58″W / 43.41611°N 2.93278°W / 43.41611; -2.93278
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Basque Country
Province	Biscay
Comarca	Mungialdea
Founded	Before the 13th century
Government
• Mayor	Arantza Etxebarria (2011) (EAJ-PNV)
Area
• Total	10.29 km2 (3.97 sq mi)
Elevation	125 m (410 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	5,683
Demonym	Gorliztarra
Postal code	48630
Dialing code	94677
Website	http://www.gorliz.net

Gorliz (Basque: [goɾlis̻]) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, which lies within the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The town had 5,664 inhabitants in 2014.

Gorliz consists of the following neighborhoods: Elexalde, Santa María, Uresaranse (Urezarantza), Gandia, Areatza, San José, Guzurmendi and Orabille.

Its economy is mainly based on the services sector. Its principal source of income is the tourism. Over last years it has become one of the most touristic centres in Biscay.