Ardanabia

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The Ardanabia (French pronunciation: [aʁdanabja]; also known as Ardanabie, Ardanavie, Ardanavy, Ardanavia) is a left tributary of the Adour, in the French Basque Country, in Aquitaine, Southwest France. It is 25.7 km (16.0 mi) long.[1]

CountryFrance
locationMoors of Hasparren
location
Adour
coordinates
43°29′52″N 1°20′59″W
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Ardanabia
Ardanabia is located in France
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Ardanabia is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Ardanabia
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMoors of Hasparren
Mouth 
  location
Adour
  coordinates
43°29′52″N 1°20′59″W
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAdourAtlantic Ocean
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Geography

The Ardanabia rises in the moors of Hasparren, flows north meandering between Mouguerre and Briscous and joins the Adour below Urcuit.

Name

The name Ardanabia proceeds from ardan-habia, that can be analyzed as 'river course in vineyards'.

Départements and towns

Main tributaries

  • Angeluko Erreka
  • Ur Handia

References

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