Hernani, Spain
Hernani is a town and municipality located in the province of Gipuzkoa, Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. The town sits on the left bank of the Urumea river. It is located at a distance of 9.2 km from San Sebastián. The municipality of Hernani occupies an area of approximately 40 square kilometres and is bordered by San Sebastián, Astigarraga, Arano, Elduayen, Errenteria, Lasarte-Oria and Urnieta.
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Coat of arms | |
Hernani Location in the Basque Country in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 43°15′58″N 1°58′30″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous Community | Basque Country |
| Province | Gipuzkoa |
| Eskualdea | Donostialdea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis Intxauspe Arozena (EH Bildu) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation (AMSL) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population () | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code | 20120 |
| Area code | +34 (Spain) + 943 (Gipuzkoa) |
| Website | www.hernani.eus |
From the town centre, at the foot of Mount Santa Barbara, it is possible to see a large area of the valley of Urumea. Its festivities, held between 23 and 27 June in honour of John the Baptist; and between his celebrations the popular "azeri dantza" (also celebrated in celebrations of Carnival) should be emphasized.
The title character of Victor Hugo's play Hernani is named after the town.