Usansolo
Encyclopedia
Usansolo is a neighbourhood located in the east side of Galdakao
(Biscay
), 2 km away from the town center. With few baserri
s, its population began rising after the railway station was built in 19th century, when flats started being built. It has 3,696 inhabitants as of 2005. Due to its distance from the town center, there have been some initiatives to make it independent. Usansolo is home to a Bridgestone tire cord plant.
Galdakao
Galdakao is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.It is located in the Greater Bilbao, in the valley of the Ibaizabal river, near the Ganguren mountain range...
(Biscay
Biscay
Biscay is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lord of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao...
), 2 km away from the town center. With few baserri
Baserri
A baserri is a traditional type of half-timbered or stone-built farmhouse found in the Basque Country in Northern Spain and Southwestern France. The baserris, with their gently sloping roofs and entrace portals, are highly characteristic of the region and form a vital part in traditional Basque...
s, its population began rising after the railway station was built in 19th century, when flats started being built. It has 3,696 inhabitants as of 2005. Due to its distance from the town center, there have been some initiatives to make it independent. Usansolo is home to a Bridgestone tire cord plant.