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Getxo

Coastal city

Getxo (Basque), Spanish: Guecho) is a city and municipality in the province of Biscay in the autonomous community of the Basque Country in Spain. It is part of Greater Bilbao, with a population of 75,967 is the 2nd-largest suburb of Bilbao. Getxo is mostly an affluent residential area.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Getxo
Province
Bizkaia
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
75,752
Altitude
48 m
Area (IGN)
13.1 km²
Postcode
48930–48993
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.3623° N, 3.0126° 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
48930–48993
Altitude
48 m
Population (INE 2025)
75,752 inhabitants
Province / region
Bizkaia · País Vasco
Official website
getxo.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 Getxo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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