Durango, Spain

Durango
Municipality
Partial view of Durango
Coat of arms
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
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Basque Country
Province	Biscay
Comarca	Durangaldea
Founded	In the early 13th century
Government
• Mayor	Ima Garrastatxu Urbaneja (EH Bildu)
Area [1]
• Total	10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi)
Elevation	119 m (390 ft)
Population  (2018)[2]
• Total	29,636
• Density	2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
Demonym	Durangar
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	48200
Website	Official 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).^[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).