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Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir

1956 establishments in the Basque Country (autonomous community)Lakes of ÁlavaNatura 2000 in the Basque Country (autonomous community)Protected areas established in 2002Protected areas of the Basque Country (autonomous community)
Ramsar sites in SpainReservoirs in the Basque Country (autonomous community)Wetlands of the Basque Country (autonomous community)
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The Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir (Basque: Uribarri Ganboako urtegia, Spanish: Embalse de Ullíbarri-Gamboa) is located in Álava, Basque Country, Spain. With a total capacity of 147.2 hm3 (5.20×109 cu ft), it is the largest reservoir in the Basque Country. Together with the nearby Urrunaga Reservoir, it provides water to the nearby city of Vitoria-Gasteiz and to Bilbao and its metropolitan area. The whole reservoir has been designated as a Natura 2000 site, and the southeastern end of the reservoir is also protected as a Ramsar wetland. It is also a popular leisure area, particularly for hiking and bathing.

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Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir
A-3002, Arratzua-Ubarrundia

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N 42.93 ° E -2.62 °
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A-3002
01520 Arratzua-Ubarrundia (Arroiabe)
Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
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