Sestao, Industrial municipality in Greater Bilbao, Spain
Located on the left bank of the Bilbao Estuary, Sestao extends over 3.5 square kilometers at an elevation of 48 meters above sea level.
The municipality gained independence from the Somorrostro Valley confederation in 1805, following centuries of industrial development centered around steel production and shipbuilding.
Spanish and Basque languages coexist in Sestao, reflecting the traditional bilingual character of the Biscay province within the Basque Country.
The town connects to the wider metropolitan region through Metro Bilbao stations and road networks, facilitating movement across the Greater Bilbao area.
Manufacturing facilities in Sestao produce specialized railroad equipment and shipbuilding materials, maintaining the industrial legacy of northern Spain.
Location: Greater Bilbao
Location: Biscay
Inception: 1322
Capital city: Sestao
Elevation above the sea: 48 m
Part of: Mancomunitat del Marge Esquerre i Zona Minera
Shares border with: Barakaldo, Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran, Portugalete, Leioa, Erandio
Website: http://sestao.eus
GPS coordinates: 43.31083,-3.00556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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