Durango, Spain

Durango
Partial view of Durango
Partial view of Durango
Coat of arms of Durango
Durango is located in the Basque Country
Durango
Durango
Location of Durango within the Basque Country
Coordinates: 43°10′8″N 2°37′48″W / 43.16889°N 2.63000°W / 43.16889; -2.63000
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBasque Country
ProvinceBiscay
ComarcaDurangaldea
FoundedIn the early 13th century
Government
 • MayorIma Garrastatxu Urbaneja (EH Bildu)
Area
 • Total10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi)
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total29,636
 • Density2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
DemonymDurangar
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48200
WebsiteOfficial website
Kurutziaga Cross.

Durango is a town and municipality of the historical territory and province of Biscay, located in the Basque Country, Spain. It is the main town of Durangaldea, one of the comarcas of Biscay. Because of its economical activities and population, Durango is considered one of the largest towns in Biscay after the ones that compose the conurbation of Greater Bilbao.

Durango has 29,715 inhabitants (2023).[3] The town is crossed by three rivers (as illustrated in the town symbol). The Ibaizabal river is the main river, and lies in the middle of its wide valley, with the Urkiola mountain range and natural park to the south. The most important peak is the majestic Anboto (1,331 m (4,367 ft) in elevation). In addition, inside the town two mountains stand out: Pagasarri (838 m) and Mugarra (453 m).

  1. ^ "Situación y comunicaciones". Durango Udala. 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  2. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  3. ^ "Durango". City Population. 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.