The Ardanabia (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]

Ardanabia
Ardanabia is located in France
Ardanabia
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 / 43.49778°N 1.34972°W / 43.49778; -1.34972
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAdourAtlantic Ocean

Geography

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

Name

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

Départements and towns

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Main tributaries

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References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Ardanavy (Q83-0430)".