Errekalde

Recalde, in blue, on the map of districts of Bilbao.

Recalde (or Errekalde) is the seventh district of Bilbao, Spain. It is divided into the following neighborhoods: Amezola, Iralabarri, Iturrigorri-Peñascal, Rekaldeberri-Larraskitu and Uretamendi.

The meaning of Errekalde in Basque language is near the creek: Erreka = creek and Alde = near.

In 2005 the district's population was 47,583 in an area of 6.96 square kilometers, a density of 6,839.

The new residential developments of Ametzola.

Coordinates: 43°15′07″N 2°56′46″W / 43.25194°N 2.94611°W / 43.25194; -2.94611

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