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Basurto-Zorroza is the eighth district of the city of Bilbao, in the Spanish Basque Country. It is divided into the neighbourhoods of Altamira, Basurto, Olabeaga, Masustegui-Monte Caramelo and Zorrotza. It is separated from Barakaldo by the river Kadagua. Its area is 7.09 square kilometers and has a population of 31,672 inhabitants.Places of interestThe district is the location of: Basurto HospitalSan Mamés StadiumBilbao Maritime MuseumTransportThe 8th district of Bilbao has a very important role as a transportation hub, the main road access to the city from the A-8 motorway crosses the heart of the district (Av. Sabino Arana). This causes heavy disruption to the residents of the district, a new road access is projected through the less populated areas of Basurto.All railway companies operating in Bilbao except EuskoTren have stations in the 8th district: Metro Bilbao has a station in the district is located in Basurto.