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Galdakao

Town

Galdakao (Spanish: Galdácano) is a town and municipality in the province of Biscay in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It has 24,767 inhabitants.

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It is located in the Greater Bilbao, in the valley of the Ibaizabal river, near the Ganguren mountain range. It is surrounded by some summits such as Arrezurriaga (329 m), Txispamendi (221 m) and Santa María (476 m) in the north and Upo (556 m) and Mandoia (640 m) in the south.

Galdakao borders the municipalities of Zamudio, Lezama and Larrabetzu to the north, Zaratamo and Zeberio to the south, Amorebieta, Lemona and Bedia to the east and Etxebarri and Basauri to the west.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Galdakao
Province
Bizkaia
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
24,776
Altitude
50 m
Area (IGN)
32.9 km²
District
Gran Bilbao
Postcode
48960
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Galdakao without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.2306° N, 2.8458° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
48960
Altitude
50 m
Population (INE 2025)
24,776 inhabitants
District
Gran Bilbao
Province / region
Bizkaia · País Vasco
Official website
galdakao.net

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Galdakao's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Galdakao

5 registered places to stay

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