Durango, Spain

Durango
Partial view of 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
  Total
10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi)
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
29,636
  Density2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
DemonymDurangar
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48200
WebsiteOfficial website

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). 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 tallest peak is Anboto (1,331 m (4,367 ft) in elevation).