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Introduction (from Wikipedia):Bilbao, (Bilbo or Bilbao in Basque), in the North of Spain, is the largest city in the Basque Country and the capital of the province of Biscay (Basque: Bizkaia). The city has over 354,000 inhabitants (2006) and is the most economically and industria
Coordinates:43°15′51″N 2°55′25.50″W / 43.26417, -2.92375 Time zone
Native name:Bilbao (Basque)
Spanish name:Bilbao
Nickname:El Botxo ("the hole")
Founded:15 June 1300
Postal code:480XX
Area code:34 (Spain) + 94 (Biscay)
Website:http://www.bilbao.net/
Country:Spain
Autonomous Community:Basque Country
Province:Biscay
Comarca:Greater Bilbao
Administrative Divisions:8
Neighborhoods:36
Mayor:Iñaki Azkuna (PNV)
Land Area:41,3 km²
Altitude:19 m AMSL
Population:354,145 (2006)
Population : - rank in Spain:10
Density:8,575 hab./km² (2006)

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