Basurto-Zorroza

Basurto-Zorroza (or Basurtu-Zorrotza) is the eighth district of the city of Bilbao, Basque Country (Spain). It is divided into the neighbourhoods of Altamira, Basurto, Olabeaga, Masustegui-Monte Caramelo and Zorrotza. It is separated from Barakaldo by the river Kadagua. Its area is 7.09 square kilometers and has a population of 33,780 inhabitants.[1]

Places of interest

The district is the location of:

Transport

The 8th district of Bilbao has a very important role as a transportation hub, the main road access to the city from the A-8 motorway crosses the heart of the district (Av. Sabino Arana). This causes heavy disruption to the residents of the district, a new road access is projected through the less populated areas of Basurto.

All railway companies operating in Bilbao except EuskoTren have stations in the 8th district:

On top of that, the main bus station of the city (Termibus) is located in Basurto.

References

  1. ^ "Plano Callejero" (PDF). Ayuntamiento de Bilbao. http://www.bilbao.net/castella/visitantes/planocallejero/ckal2004.pdf. Retrieved 2007-10-15.