Santurtzi
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| Coordinates: 43°19′49″N 03°1′53″W / 43.33028°N 3.03139°W | |
| 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 (2025-01-01) | |
• Total | 46,442 |
| • Density | 6,860/km2 (17,800/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 a port town in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, Spain. It is located in the Bilbao Abra bay, near the mouth of the Nervión river, on its left bank, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) downriver from Bilbao and forms part of the Greater Bilbao agglomeration. It has a population of 45,853 (2019) and a land area of 6.77 square kilometres (2.61 sq mi).
The barrio of Santurce in San Juan, the capital municipality of Puerto Rico, derives its name from Santurtzi.