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| Coordinates:43°19′49″N03°1′53″W / 43.33028°N 3.03139°W /43.33028; -3.03139 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
| Province | Biscay |
| Comarca | Greater Bilbao |
| Founded | 1075, first written reference |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karmele Tubilla (2023-2027) (PNV-EAJ) |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 46,247 |
| • Density | 6,830/km2 (17,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Santurzano,santurtziarra (eusk.) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 48980 |
| Official language(s) | Basque, Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
Santurtzi (Basque:[santuɾts̻i];Spanish:Santurce;Basque for 'Saint George') is aport town in the province ofBiscay, in the autonomous community ofBasque Country, Spain. It is located in theBilbao Abra bay, near the mouth of theNervión river, on itsleft bank, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) downriver fromBilbao and forms part of theGreater Bilbaoagglomeration. It has a population of 45,853 (2019) and a land area of 6.77 square kilometres (2.61 sq mi).
Thebarrio ofSanturce inSan Juan, the capitalmunicipality ofPuerto Rico, derives its name from Santurtzi.
According to legends, the current church of St. George was originally founded as a monastery by English monks fleeing from religious persecution. They established themselves on the Basque coast, specifically theSomorrostro Valley, from which would later develop the town of Santurtzi.
The name Santurtzi is derived from theLatinSant Georgi, as was the hermitage inGordejuela near current Oquendo. In neighbouringCantabria,Burgos andAraba exist several towns with variations of the same name: Santurde, Santiurde de Reinosa and Santurdejo.
The Spanish language formSanturce first appeared in 1333, whilst its Basque counterpart would first be shown written in 1372. During theMiddle Ages it could also be found referred to asSan Jurdic, San Yurdie, Sturse andSantursi, amongst others. In current day, both names are used interchangeably, with certain preference given toSanturtzi, given its frequent use in Spanish.
The official name of the municipality has also seen various changes. During the 19th century it was officially considered to be Santurce, however in 1901 it was divided in two. The inland part of this division would become Santurce Ortuella, as the mining town ofOrtuella had grown enough to promote itself as the largest urban conglomeration of Santurce. The coastal side maintained its population base in Santurtzi, and began to be called Old Santurce. The cultural and traditional relationship between the two divisions can still be observed in the border area ofKabiezes.
On 14 November 1980,Vicente Zorita Alonso—a candidate for the Basque Parliament and a long time administrative employee—was murdered byETA as a statement against political supporters of theoligarchy.[2][3]
In general, Santurtzi has a very roughorography, although excludingMount Serantes (452m) - one of its most symbolic topographic elements - it is not at high altitude, the significant heights being spurs of the Serantes (Serandi):The Mallet (245m) and theFortified Heights (123 and 106m). Its relief is contained within the north flank of theanticline of Biscay. It is a structural type relief composed ofurgonian limestone from theCretaceous period found all throughout Punta Lucero-Serantes, smoothly inclined towards theEstuary of Bilbao.
The climate in Santurtzi pertains to the humidoceanic climate type. The temperatures are moderate throughout the year, with more frequent rains in spring and autumn. Winters are mild and summers not excessively warm. The average temperature is 20 °C (70ªF) in summer and 8 °C (48ªF) in winter.
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| Source: INE (Spanish National Institute of Statistics) |
| Years | Mayor | Party |
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| 1979-1983 | José Antonio Loidi Alcaraz | EAJ-PNV |
| 1983-1987 | José Miguel Darquistade Albizua | PSOE |
| 1987-1991 | José Miguel Darquistade Albizua | PSOE |
| 1987-1995 | José Miguel Darquistade Albizua | PSOE |
| 1995-1999 | José Miguel Darquistade Albizua | PSE-EE |
| 1999-2003 | Francisco Javier Cruz Expósito | PSE-EE |
| 2003-2007 | Francisco Javier Cruz Expósito | PSE-EE |
| 2007-2011 | Ricardo Ituarte Azpiazu | EAJ-PNV |
| 2011-2015 | Ricardo Ituarte Azpiazu | EAJ-PNV |
| 2015-2019 | Aintzane Urkijo Sagredo | EAJ-PNV |
| 2019-2023 | Aintzane Urkijo Sagredo | EAJ-PNV |
| 2023-2027 | Karmele Tubilla Artetxe | EAJ-PNV |
Santurtzi City Council (2023-2027):[4]
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The life in the area is focused on the sea, which inspires its work and its leisure. Fishing boat and rowing boat races, and the celebrations of the Virgin of the Carmen are carried out each year.[citation needed]
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