Portugalete, Basque Country
Portugalete: human settlement in Greater Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
About
Quick Facts about Portugalete
| Population | 45,766 |
| Country | Spain |
| State | Basque Country (Spain) |
| County | Bizkaia |
| Postal code | 48920 |
| Plate code | BI |
| Area | 3.21 km2 |
| Official name | Portugalete |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3210,-3.0206 |
| Male population | 21884 |
| Official language | Basque |
| Female population | 23882 |
| Altitude | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital | Portugalete |
| Establishment | January 01, 1322 (704 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 02:45:53 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Portugalete is located at 43°19'16"N 3°1'14"W (43.3209900, -3.0206400). It has 3 neighbors: Sestao, Santurtzi and Urtuella.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 52,111 | - | register office |
| 2002 | 51,553 | -1.08% | register office |
| 2004 | 50,357 | -2.38% | register office |
| 2005 | 49,788 | -1.14% | register office |
| 2006 | 49,118 | -1.36% | register office |
| 2007 | 48,386 | -1.51% | register office |
| 2008 | 48,205 | -0.38% | register office |
| 2009 | 48,105 | -0.21% | register office |
| 2010 | 47,856 | -0.52% | register office |
| 2011 | 47,742 | -0.24% | register office |
| 2012 | 47,756 | 0.03% | register office |
| 2013 | 47,233 | -1.11% | register office |
| 2014 | 47,117 | -0.25% | register office |
| 2015 | 46,718 | -0.85% | register office |
| 2016 | 46,375 | -0.74% | register office |
| 2017 | 46,120 | -0.55% | register office |
| 2018 | 45,826 | -0.64% | register office |
| 2019 | 45,766 | -0.13% | register office |
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