# Sangüesa/Zangoza

> municipality and city in Navarre, Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q842228](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q842228)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangüesa)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sanguesa-zangoza

## Summary
Sangüesa (also known as Zangoza) is a municipality and city located in the autonomous community of Navarre, Spain. It serves as the historical capital of the Merindade of Sangüesa and comprises the main urban center along with the settlements of Rocaforte and Gabarderal. Situated along the Aragón River, the city covers an area of 69.80 square kilometers and has a population of 4,883 as of 2025.

## Key Facts
- **Official Names:** The municipality is officially named "Sangüesa" (Spanish) and "Zangoza" (Basque). Historical and alternate names include *Sanguesa* and *Сангуеса*.
- **Location:** Navarre, Spain; within the Merindade of Sangüesa, Comarca de Sangüesa, and the Mixed Zone of Navarre.
- **Coordinates:** 42.56509046°N, -1.253177685°W.
- **Area:** 69.80 square kilometers.
- **Elevation:** 404 meters above sea level.
- **Population (2025):** 4,883 (Source: Register office).
- **Postal Code:** 31400.
- **INE Code:** 31216.
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- **Government:** Mayor (Head of Government) is Angel Maria Navallas Echarte.
- **Patron Saint:** Saint Sebastian.
- **Demonym:** Zangozar.
- **License Plate:** NA.

## FAQs

**What is the administrative role of Sangüesa/Zangoza?**
Sangüesa functions as the capital of the Merindade of Sangüesa and the Comarca de Sangüesa. It is classified as a municipality of Spain and is part of the "Intermunicipalité de Sangüesa" and the Mixed Zone of Navarre.

**What demographic trends are visible in Sangüesa/Zangoza?**
The population peaked in 2011 with 5,254 residents but has experienced a gradual decline in subsequent years, dropping to 4,883 by 2025. Historical data shows a steady population increase throughout the 20th century, rising from 3,255 in 1900 to over 5,000 by the early 21st century.

**Where is Sangüesa/Zangoza geographically located?**
The city is located in Europe within the region of Navarre, Spain. It sits at an elevation of 404 meters on the banks of the Aragón River. It shares borders with the municipalities of Aibar/Oibar, Cáseda, Javier, Sos del Rey Católico, Lumbier, Liédena, Yesa, and Undués de Lerda.

## Why It Matters
Sangüesa/Zangoza holds significant historical and administrative importance as the capital of the Merindade of Sangüesa, one of the traditional administrative divisions of Navarre. Its location on the Aragón River and its status as a "large human settlement" (city class) in a border region (bordering Sos del Rey Católico and other neighbors) underscores its role as a regional hub. The city's extensive documentation across international library authorities (such as the Library of Congress, BNF, and National Library of Spain) and its presence in 38 different language versions on Wikipedia highlight its cultural and historical relevance on a global scale.

## Notable For
- **Historical Capital:** Serving as the capital of the Merindade of Sangüesa.
- **Linguistic Identity:** Having dual official names (Sangüesa and Zangoza) reflecting its position in the Mixed Zone of Navarre.
- **Demographic Record:** Possessing a comprehensive population record spanning from 1900 to 2025, documenting its growth and recent decline.
- **Jurisdictional Scope:** Containing multiple distinct settlements: the city of Sangüesa itself, Rocaforte, and Gabarderal.
- **Cultural Heritage:** Being the subject of a dedicated category in the Great Encyclopedia of Navarre (ID: 18416) and the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana.

## Body

### Geography and Settlement
Sangüesa/Zangoza is situated in the region of Navarre, Spain, specifically within the Merindade of Sangüesa and the Comarca de Sangüesa. The municipality covers a total area of 69.80 square kilometers and rests at an elevation of 404 meters above sea level. Its coordinates are approximately 42.57° N, -1.25° W.

The city is located in or next to the body of water identified as the Aragón River. The municipality is geographically bordered by eight other entities: Aibar/Oibar, Cáseda, Javier, Sos del Rey Católico, Lumbier, Liédena, Yesa, and Undués de Lerda.

The municipality is composed of three distinct settlements:
- **Sangüesa:** The principal city and administrative center.
- **Rocaforte:** A distinct settlement within the municipal bounds.
- **Gabarderal:** A distinct settlement within the municipal bounds.

### Demographics and Population
Sangüesa has a detailed demographic record spanning over a century. The population is determined via register office data for modern years and census data for historical years.

**Population Timeline:**
- **Early 20th Century:** The population grew from 3,255 (1900) to 3,749 (1930).
- **Mid 20th Century:** Growth continued from 3,960 (1940) to 4,645 (1970).
- **Late 20th Century:** The population rose from 4,553 (1996) to 4,673 (2000).
- **21st Century Peak:** The municipality experienced significant growth in the early 2000s, reaching a peak of **5,254 residents in 2011**.
- **Recent Decline:** Since the peak, numbers have gradually declined: 5,080 (2013), 5,002 (2016), 4,960 (2018), 4,933 (2020), and **4,883 (2025)**.

**Gender Demographics (2019 Census):**
- Male: 2,519
- Female: 2,443

### Governance and Administration
The municipality is a part of Spain (country) and Europe (continent). It is administratively assigned to the "Intermunicipalité de Sangüesa" and the "Mixed Zone of Navarre".

- **Head of Government:** The current mayor (office held: mayor of Sangüesa) is **Angel Maria Navallas Echarte**.
- **Official Nomenclature:** The official name "Sangüesa" was established on May 1, 1996. The official name "Zangoza" was established on March 12, 1999. The native label includes "Zangoza" and "Zangotza".
- **Civic Symbols:** The municipality utilizes a flag image and a coat of arms image.
- **Patronage:** The patron saint of the municipality is Saint Sebastian.
- **Contact:** The official website is `https://www.sanguesa.es/`.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Sangüesa/Zangoza is cataloged under numerous international and national identifier systems:
- **Wikidata:** Q4983 (SNARC ID)
- **INE Code:** 31216
- **Postal Code:** 31400
- **VIAF ID:** 154841740
- **GND ID:** 4581490-9
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n85238899
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID:** 145375368
- **Geonames ID:** 6359764
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 4d0d03ca-d282-4dc7-ab9e-26563d4bbac4
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 339993
- **Inspire ID:** ES.IGN.BDDAE.34153131216
- **Great Encyclopedia of Navarre ID:** 18416

The entity is classified as both a **municipality of Spain** and a **city** (large human settlement). It has a sitelink count of 40 and is represented in Wikipedia across 38 languages, including English, Spanish, Basque, French, German, Russian, and Chinese.

## References

1. Nomenclátor Geográfico de Municipios y Entidades de Población (20240402 edition)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Register of Local Entities
5. OpenStreetMap
6. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/spain/timezones.php)
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. MusicBrainz
9. Municipal Register of Spain 2013
10. Municipal Register of Spain 2012
11. Municipal Register of Spain 2011
12. Municipal Register of Spain 2010
13. Municipal Register of Spain 2009
14. Municipal Register of Spain 2008
15. Municipal Register of Spain 2007
16. Municipal Register of Spain 2006
17. Municipal Register of Spain 2005
18. Municipal Register of Spain 2004
19. Municipal Register of Spain 2002
20. Municipal Register of Spain 2001
21. Municipal Register of Spain 2014
22. Municipal Register of Spain 2015
23. Municipal Register of Spain 2016
24. Municipal Register of Spain 2017
25. Municipal Register of Spain 2018
26. [Cifras oficiales de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal a 1 de enero. National Statistics Institute](http://www.ine.es/dynt3/inebase/index.htm?padre=525)
27. Municipal Register of Spain 2019
28. Municipal Register of Spain 2020
29. Municipal Register of Spain of 2021
30. Municipal Register of Spain of 2022
31. Municipal Register of Spain of 2023
32. Municipal Register of Spain of 2024
33. Municipal Register of Spain of 2025
34. [Source](https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=3064)
35. [Source](https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=2884)
36. Merindade of Sangüesa
37. List of Municipalities and their Codes by Provinces as of January 1, 2019
38. Euskaltzaindia
39. [Source](https://www.ine.es/dynt3/inebase/es/index.htm?padre=517&capsel=525)
40. GeoNames
41. Límites municipales, provinciales y autonómicos
42. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File