Oldest Cities in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Basque Country

1 Zumaia 44.9

2 Pasaia 44.9

3 Azpeitia 44.9

4 Bergara 44.9

5 Andoain 44.9

6 Beasain 44.9

7 Arrigorriaga 44.9

8 Sopela 44.9

9 Azkoitia 44.9

10 Elgoibar 44.9

11 Oñati 44.9

12 Amurrio 44.9

13 Zumarraga 44.9

14 Ondarroa 44.9

15 Zierbena 44.9

16 Mungia 44.9

17 Zalla 44.9

18 Ortuella 44.9

19 Balmaseda 44.9

20 Lekeitio 44.9

21 Elorrio 44.9

22 Güeñes 44.9

23 Aretxabaleta 44.9

24 Berango 44.9

25 Lezo 44.9

26 Urnieta 44.9

27 Villabona 44.9

28 Elexalde 44.9

29 Usurbil 44.9

30 Deba 44.9

31 Sestao 44.9

32 Gasteiz / Vitoria 44.9

33 Donostia / San Sebastián 44.9

34 Barakaldo 44.9

35 Algorta 44.9

36 Getxo 44.9

37 Irun 44.9

38 Santutxu 44.9

39 Santurtzi 44.9

40 Portugalete 44.9

41 Basauri 44.9

42 Errenteria 44.9

43 Leioa 44.9

44 Galdakao 44.9

45 Durango 44.9

46 Bilbao 44.9

47 Eibar 44.9

48 Erandio 44.9

49 Zarautz 44.9

50 Arrasate / Mondragón 44.9

51 Hernani 44.9

52 Laudio / Llodio 44.9

53 Tolosa 44.9

54 Oria 44.9

55 Amorebieta 44.9

56 Lasarte 44.9

57 Bermeo 44.9

58 Hondarribia 44.9

59 Ermua 44.9

60 Gernika-Lumo 44.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in Basque Country often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Zumaia has a median age of 44.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Zumaia's residents are over 44.9 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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