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Santutxu (it can also be spelled as Santuchu when written in Spanish) is one of the most populous neighbourhoods of Bilbao (Basque Country). The word Santutxu is the result of the union of two basque words, santu which means holy in basque and txu which is a diminutive suffix, also in basque. The name comes from an chapel devoted to San Francisco de Paula (San Francisquito, Fika street, 70). This chapel was founded in 1737 by Francisco Fernando de Barrenetxea among others. There are more than 43.000 inhabitants in just over a square kilometre. The neigghbourhood is under an incredible population density and this causes negative consecuences. For example, there are not enough parks and gadens and this is one of the main complains of the neighbours. Another problem is the lack of parkings for the cars. This problem is very common between the neigbours. It belongs to the 4th urban district, named Begoña, which is completed by three neighbourhoods, Santutxu, Begoña and Bolueta. Begoña and Bolueta are much less populated than Santutxu, Bolueta has 4454 inhabitants and Begoña has 5326. While Santutxu has 33516 inhabitants. It is basically a popular residential neighbourhood but has also a relatively strong commercial area, including a food retail market of its own.

Santutxu is one of the most densely populated neighbourhood of Bilbao and of Europe, at 41,430 hab/km2 as of 2006. 

There are two underground stations (Metro Bilbao) in Santutxu, called 'Santutxu' (in Karmelo St. & Zabalbide St.) and 'Basarrate' (in Basarrateko Landa).

Category:Districts of Bilbao