Zaratamo

City in Bizkaia, Spain

Overview

Zaratamo is a picturesque Basque town set in the rolling hills of Bizkaia, Spain, offering travelers a genuine taste of rural northern Spain. With just over 1,600 residents, it boasts traditional Basque charm, scenic countryside, and easy access to the amenities of greater Bilbao.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
1,611
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.22°, -2.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,588
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
899 mm
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
16
Parks
8
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
10 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.