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Galdakao, Spain

Basque Country · Spain

Galdakao is a small city in Basque Country, Spain with a population of 29,226. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,226 Population 2,285/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,226
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2,285/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population29,226
Population Density2,285 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates43.2307°, -2.8429°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceBasque Country
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Galdakao

Galdakao is a small city in Spain (Basque Country) with a population of 29,226. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Galdakao has a population of 29,226 with a density of 2,285 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

29,226
Total Population
2,285
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
12.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Galdakao vs Spain Average

The median household income in Galdakao is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,221 business establishments.

Income: Galdakao vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,221

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Galdakao

Galdakao has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1152 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.4°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.5° 130.5
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 107.6
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.6° 97.6
Apr 13.1°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.1° 95.5
May 16°C / 61°F 11° / 21° 75.5
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13.8° / 23.5° 57.6
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 15.8° / 25.4° 54.4
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 16.2° / 26.3° 53.0
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.5° 74.7
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.4° 111.7
Nov 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.6° 170.3
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.1° 123.7
Galdakao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Spain avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²)
Population Density2,285/sq mi
Coordinates43.2307°N, 2.8429°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 10, 2017.

Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 115 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 82 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 74 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 114 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 121 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 109 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 42 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 95 km
Mar 10, 2017 Pyrenees M4.1 94 km
Mar 18, 2002 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain M4.1 78 km
Sep 18, 2004 6 km NNE of Lizoáin, Spain M4.0 123 km
Feb 25, 1996 2 km E of Goñi, Spain M3.9 90 km
Nov 10, 2002 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain M3.9 115 km
Aug 30, 1997 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain M3.9 45 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 87 km
Oct 3, 1999 5 km S of Lesaka, Spain M3.9 93 km
Apr 1, 1990 5 km W of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M3.8 116 km
Jun 19, 1990 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain M3.8 103 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 87 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Galdakao has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Galdakao

Institution Type Founded Website
Eibar Educational Complex University
Lea Artibai Ikastetxea College
Udako Euskal Unibertsitatea University

Schools in Galdakao

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Meatzeta eskolak
Unkina Eskola Publikoa
MaximoMoreno Udal Musika Eskola
Colegio Urreta
CEP Gandasegi LHI
Ostalaritza Bigarren Hezkuntzako Institutua
Elexalde Bigarren Hezkuntza Institutua
Lehen Hezkuntza eskola
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Radio Stations near Galdakao

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soft Radio (FR) calm, classical AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Nervión bilbao, música y noticias MP3
Onda Cero Bilbao spain news UNKNOWN
Euskadi irratia m3u8, pop MP3 125 kbps
punk irratia hardcore, punk MP3 192 kbps
Castro Punto Radio 88.2 FM deportes, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Activate FM AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Vitoria local news UNKNOWN
ARRATE-TX AAC+ 30 kbps
Mozoilo Irratia local news, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio TX 60s, 70s MP3
97 Irratia OGG
Radio Euskadi MP3 125 kbps
Onda Vasca MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Galdakao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agurtza Museum of Fishing
Ariz dorrea
Arrantzaleen Museoa
Athletic Club Museoa
Barakaldoko Historia eta Ingurumen Interpretaziorako Zentroa
Basque Country's Mining Museum
Basque Country's Mining Museum
Basque Design Center
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Bilboko zezen museoa
Bizkaiko Arkeologia Museoa
BTEK, Bizi Teknologia
Centro de Interpretación Histórica y Medioambiental de Barakaldo (CIHMA)
Centro de Interpretación Parketxe
Ekomuseoa
Elantxobeko Kofradiaren eta Arrantzaren Museoa
Elizbarrutiko Arte Sakratuko Museoa
Escuelas de Barrio de Larrazabal
Escuelas de Barrio de Larrazabal
Euskadiko industria ondare higigarriaren zentroa
Euskal Buztingintza Museoa
Euskal Herriko Museoa
Euskararen Etxea
Fundación de Trabajadores de la Siderurgia Integral
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Hontza Museoa
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Kultur Etxea
Kurutzesantu Museoa
Madariaga dorretxea
Meatzaldea Ingurumen Interpretazioko Zentroa
Museo de la Minería del País Vasco
Museo de la Paz de Gernika
Museo de reproducciones artísticas
Museo Memorial del Cinturòn de Hierro
Museo Plasentia Butron
Orozkoko Museoa
Pasio-Irudien Museoa
Rekalde aretoa
Rialia
Salazar dorretxea
San Migel kultura-zentroa
Santurtzi Itsasoa Museoa-Museo del Mar
Toki Alai Interpretazio Zentroa
Txakolinaren museoa
Txakolingunea
Urdaibai Bird Center

Libraries in Galdakao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alhondiga0.0
Altamirako liburutegia0.0
Altzaga0.0
Altzaga0.0
Astrabuduko Liburutegia0.0
Astrabuduko Liburutegia0.0
Basurtuko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Basurto0.0
Basurtuko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Basurto0.0
Bekosolo Udal Liburutegia0.0
Biblioteca Bellas Artes0.0
Biblioteca Bellas Artes0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central de Barakaldo0.0
Biblioteca Central de Bidebarrieta0.0
Biblioteca de Kabiezes0.0
Biblioteca de Mamariga0.0
Biblioteca de San Francisco0.0
Biblioteca de San Francisco0.0
Biblioteca Foral0.0
Biblioteca Ibaigane0.0
Biblioteca Ibaigane0.0
Biblioteca Infantil0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal ''Sabina de la Cruz''0.0
Biblioteca Municipal ''Sabina de la Cruz''0.0
Biblioteca municipal Arteagabeitia0.0
Biblioteca municipal Arteagabeitia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Alonsotegi0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Alonsotegi0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cruces0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cruces0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Iurreta0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Lutxana0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Lutxana0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de San Vicente0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de San Vicente0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Udal Liburutegia0.0
Biblioteca San Nikolas0.0
Biblioteca-CRAI de la Universidad de Deusto0.0
Buiako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Buya0.0
Buiako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Buya0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Castañoseko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Castaños0.0
Castañoseko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Castaños0.0
Derioko Kultur Birika0.0
Deustuko udal haur-liburutegia Biblioteca infantil municipal de Deusto0.0
Deustuko udal haur-liburutegia Biblioteca infantil municipal de Deusto0.0
Deustuko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Deusto0.0
Deustuko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Deusto0.0
Dimako Liburutegia0.0
Emakumeen Dokumentazio Zentroa0.0
Emakumeen Dokumentazio Zentroa0.0
Errekaldeko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Rekalde0.0
Errekaldeko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Rekalde0.0
Euskadiko Artxibo Historikoa - Archivo Histórico de Euskadi0.0
Euskadiko Artxibo Historikoa - Archivo Histórico de Euskadi0.0
Gallartako liburutegia0.0
Ibaialdeko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Ibaialde0.0
Ibaialdeko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Ibaialde0.0
Ibaigane Kultur Etxea0.0
Igorreko liburutegie0.0
Iralako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Irala0.0
Iralako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Irala0.0
José Manuel Etxeita0.0
Kultur etxea eta liburutegia0.0
Kultur Leioa liburutegia0.0
Kultur Leioa liburutegia0.0
Lamiaena0.0
Liburutegi Nagusia0.0
Liburutegia0.0
Liburutegia - Biblioteca0.0
Mediateka0.0
Mediateka0.0
San Adriango udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de San Adrián0.0
San Adriango udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de San Adrián0.0
San Antonio udal liburutegia0.0
San Antonio udal liburutegia0.0
San Ignazioko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de San Ignacio0.0
San Ignazioko udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de San Ignacio0.0
Torrebillela kultur etxea0.0
Udal artxibategia0.0
Udal artxibategia0.0
Udal Liburutegia0.0
Udal Liburutegia0.0
Udal Liburutegia0.0
Udal liburutegia0.0
Udal mediateka0.0
Usansoloko liburutegia0.0
Usansoloko liburutegia0.0
Villamonteko kultur aretoa0.0
Zabalako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Zabala0.0
Zabalako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Zabala0.0
Zamudioko Liburutegia0.0
Zamudioko Liburutegia0.0
Zazpikaleak-Haur liburutegia Casco Viejo-Biblioteca infantil0.0
Zazpikaleak-Haur liburutegia Casco Viejo-Biblioteca infantil0.0
Zorrotzako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Zorroza0.0
Zorrotzako udal liburutegia - Biblioteca municipal de Zorroza0.0

Farmers Markets in Galdakao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Algortako azoka
Deustuko azoka
Deustuko azoka
Durangoko azoka
Erriberako Merkatua
Herriko Azoka
Merca Obieta
Merca Obieta
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Arteagabeitia
Mercado de Arteagabeitia
Mercado de Arteagabeitia
Mercado de Arteagabeitia
Mercado de Cruces
Mercado de Cruces
Mercado de Cruces
Mercado de Kabiezes
Mercado de Kabiezes
Mercado de Mamariga
Mercado de Santa Teresa
Mercado de Santa Teresa
Merkaldia
Merkaldia
Merkatu plaza
Merkavalle
Merkavalle
Mundotek
San Vicente
San Vicente
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Santa Eulalia azoka
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
Trauko Merkatua
Trauko Merkatua
Zabalguneko azoka

Hotels in Galdakao

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iraragorri

Restaurants in Galdakao

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aretxondo Jatetxea
Bai&Bai
Bar Restaurante Berrio
Batzoki Larrabetzu
Elexalde sagardotegia
Gazteleku
Horma Ondo
La Brasa
La Estación
Labea 42
Maria Luisa
Petit Komité
Restaurante Andra Mari
Restaurante Andra Mari
Restaurante Azurmendi
Restaurante Oyarzabal
Somerako Labea
Topa
Torreondo
Txakoli Bedia
Txema Jatetxea
Uztargi

Cafes in Galdakao

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aterpe berria
Ikustoki
kuluxka kafetegia
On Kafe
Tartalo
unkina herriko taberna
Urrestarazu
Vitoria

Castles in Galdakao

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isasigoikoa
Lekuekotorrea

Clinics in Galdakao

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barrualdeko Haur eta Nerabeen Osasun Mentaleko Zentroa
Galdakaoko Anbulatorioa
Galdakaoko Osasun Mentaleko Zentroa
Larrabetzuko Kontsultategia

Train Stations in Galdakao

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Usansolo

Gas Stations in Galdakao

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Bideko Bizkaia
Easygas Galdakao
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Galdakao

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankoa - Crédit Agricole
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Kutxabank
Kutxabank
Kutxabank
Laboral Kutxa
SabadellGuipuzcoano
Santander Bank

Golf Courses in Galdakao

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Artxanda Golf
Club de Golf Artxanda

Breweries in Galdakao

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baias Garagardotegia
Black Bitch Brewing Co.
Black Bitch Brewing Co.
Boga Garagardoa
Cervecera Artadi
Drunken Bros
Drunken Bros
Etxeandia Garardauak
Etxeandia Garardauak
La Salve
La Salve
Laugar Brewery
TitoBlas Brewing Co.
Txorierri Garagardoak
Txorierri Garagardoak

Stadiums & Teams in Galdakao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Galdakao

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilbao AirportBIOLarge Airport
Vitoria AirportVITMedium Airport
Aeródromo de La Vid de BurebaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TreviñoSmall Airport
Base Aérea Las NavasSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo de OteoSmall Airport
Fresno de Losa AirstripSmall Airport
Zalduendo ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Galdakao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Galdakao

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro para menores por violencia filio-parental de Areatza (Antiguo convento de Santa Isabel)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Galdakao

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea
Asentzio ermita
Done Bartolome Apostolua
Done Joane Bataiatzailea Eliza
Ermita del Santo Ángel de la Guarda
Iglesia de Santa María
Iglesia San José Obrero
La Asunción de Nuestra Señora
San Antolin
San Antonio Abad
San Emeterio eta San Zeledonio eliza
San Lorentzo ermita
San Roke
Santa Bárbara
Usansoloko Eliza

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galdakao

What is the population of Galdakao?

Galdakao has a population of 29,226 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 2,285 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Galdakao expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Galdakao?

Galdakao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches.

How is the job market in Galdakao?

There are 2,221 business establishments in the area.

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