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<p>the port complex occupies 3.13&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (773 acres) of land and 16.94&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (4,186 acres) of water along 17&nbsp;km (10.6&nbsp;mi) of waterfront.</p>

<p><big>History</big></p>
<p>The history of the port is inseparably linked to the <a href="page.php?w=Bilbao">history of Bilbao</a> itself, so the date of its foundation is also that of the city's foundation.</p>

<p>In 1300 Bilbao was granted the status of city and was given control of the maritime traffic entering its estuary. The first docks were built at Bilbao's old town, 15&nbsp;km</p><p>
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