Baracaldo, city, northeastern Spain, in Vizcaya Province, on the Nervión River, an industrial suburb of Bilbao. Iron ore mined nearby supports a large iron and steel industry; other manufactures include fabricated metal, machinery, and transportation equipment. Baracaldo developed as an iron and steel center in the late 19th century. Population (1998 estimate) 98,649.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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