Gotarrendura
| Gotarrendura, Spain | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Ávila |
| Municipality | Gotarrendura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 16.37/km2 (42.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Gotarrendura is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2011 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 173 inhabitants.
It is known as the birthplace of the famous St. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582).
Architecture and culture
The main buildings are the San Miguel Church, the Santa Teresa´s dovecote and the López Berrón ethnographic museum.
Gotarrendura has won the International Award for Liveable Communities 2011 (Category A towns & cities popn up to 20,000) (award from the United Nations Environment Programme).
External links
Coordinates: 40°49′N 4°44′W / 40.817°N 4.733°W
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