El Oso, Ávila facts for kids
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El Oso
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Municipality and Town
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 El Oso
Location in Castile and León
El Oso
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Ávila |
| Municipality | El Oso |
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| • Total | 18.49 km2 (7.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 893 m (2,930 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 9.302/km2 (24.09/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
El Oso is a small town and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Ávila, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 172 people lived there.
The name El Oso means "the bear" in Spanish. This interesting name comes from a special stone monument found near the town's church.
The Mystery of the Bear Stone
The town of El Oso gets its name from a large, ancient stone monument. This monument is located just outside the local church. Even though the town is called "the bear," this stone might not have been made to look like a bear at all!
What is a Verraco?
The monument in El Oso is known as a Verraco. A verraco is a type of prehistoric stone sculpture. These sculptures are often found in central Spain and Portugal. They usually look like animals, especially pigs or boars. The word "verraco" itself is the Spanish word for a boar.
Local Legends
Despite the monument likely being a boar, local stories in El Oso say it represents a bear. This is why the town is called "the bear." It's a fun example of how old legends can shape a place's identity!
Find Out More
- Want to learn more about El Oso in Spanish? You can visit this page: El Oso (Ávila) para niños
