Ibaizabal

Ibaizabal
Ibaizabal river in Abadiño
Country Spain
Physical characteristics
Main source near Elorrio
River mouth Cantabric sea
Length 43 km (27 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    11.8 m3/s (420 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Basin size 1,900 km2 (730 sq mi)

The Ibaizabal (wide river in Basque) is a river that drains southeastern Biscay to the Estuary of Bilbao. It is 43 kilometres (27 mi) long from its source at Elorrio to the Nervión, and it passes by the towns of Durango and Amorebieta and joins the Nervion river at Basauri. Both rivers run then together for a short length until they merge with the sea at Bilbao. It is disputed which river is the one that actually reaches Bilbao. It is commonly agreed that it is the Nervion, but there are some who argue that the Ibaizabal carries more water.

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Coordinates: 43°14′24″N 2°52′34″W / 43.240°N 2.876°W / 43.240; -2.876

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