Fontiveros facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fontiveros
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 Fontiveros
Location in Castile and León
Fontiveros
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Comarca | La Moraña | |
| Municipality | Fontiveros | |
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| • Total | 36.42 km2 (14.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 751 | |
| • Density | 20.621/km2 (53.41/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Fontiveros is a small town and municipality located in Spain. It's part of the Ávila province in the Castile and León region. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district in some other countries.
This town is especially known for being the birthplace of a very important historical figure, Saint John of the Cross.
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Discovering Fontiveros: Location and Size
Fontiveros is found in the central part of Spain. It's a small place, covering about 36 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 3,600 football fields!
Population and Community Life
As of 2018, Fontiveros had a population of about 751 people. This means it's a quiet community where many people likely know each other. The town is led by its mayor, Luciano Arroyo Martín.
Saint John of the Cross: A Famous Resident
One of the most famous people to come from Fontiveros is Saint John of the Cross. He was born here in 1542.
Who was Saint John of the Cross?
Saint John of the Cross was a very important Catholic saint, a mystic, and a poet. He helped to reform, or change and improve, the Carmelite religious order along with Saint Teresa of Ávila. His writings are still studied and admired today for their deep spiritual meaning.
His Legacy in Fontiveros
Even though he lived many centuries ago, Saint John of the Cross is still a big part of Fontiveros's identity. There's a special monument in the town dedicated to him. Many people visit Fontiveros because of its connection to this famous saint.
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See also
Want to learn more about Fontiveros in Spanish? Check out this page for kids: Fontiveros para niños
