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time_zone = CET (GMT +1)|
time_zone_summer = CEST (GMT +2)|
image_skyline = Portugaletevizcaya.jpg|
image_skyline_size = 250px|
founded = 1300|
native_language = Basque|
community = Basque Country|
community_link = Basque Country (autonomous community)|
province = Biscay|
province_link = Biscay|
comarca = Greater Bilbao|
comarca_link = Greater Bilbao|
divisions = |
neighborhoods = |
mayor = Mikel Torres|
political_party = PSE|
political_party_link = Partido Socialista Obrero Español|
area = 3.21|
altitude = 10|
population = 51,066|
date-population = 2001|
population-ranking = |
density = 15,908.4|
date-density = 2001 |
website = http://www.portugalete.org/|
postal_code = 480XX|
area_code = 94|
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Portugalete is a town lying to the west of
Bilbao (
Basque: Bilbo) in the province of
Biscay in the autonomous community of
Basque Country, in the North of Spain. The town has 51,066 inhabitants (2001 census) and is part of Bilbao's
metropolitan area. It is located at the mouth of the
Estuary of Bilbao, on the
left bank. Its land area is only 3.21 km², resulting in a
population density of 15,908.4 persons/km², the fifth-most densely populated municipality in Spain (following
Mislata,
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Benetússer, and
Santa Coloma de Gramenet).
In 1300 Portugalete became the main competitor port for Bilbao, but it lost its predominant position in 1511 when the trade privileges were granted to the
Port of Bilbao instead of Portugalete.
The transporter bridge
The city is famously known for the
Vizcaya Bridge, a
transporter bridge. The car ferry is suspended from a frame by wires attached to wheels on tracks above the cabin and moves from one side of the
River Nervión to the other (
Getxo) via a
traction system.
This bridge was declared a
World Heritage Site on
july 13 2006.
Events and Festivals
San Roque Festivals - 16th August
They officially last four days, from August 14 until August 17, the main festivities occurring on August 15 and August 16, "San Roque" day. "La Diana Portugaluja" is the song that's sung in the morning August 15, eve of "San Roque" day. "Los Portugalujos", the people of Portugalete meet up in the Town Hall square singing the song, in order to liven up the festival.
Other monuments
Other important monuments in Portugalete include the 15th century Basílica of Santa María, Salazar's Tower, and the town hall in addition to the old medieval arches and streets in the older part of the city.
Further Information
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