Gotarrendura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gotarrendura
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 Gotarrendura
Location in Castile and León
Gotarrendura
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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| Municipality | Gotarrendura | ||
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| • Total | 10.63 km2 (4.10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 931 m (3,054 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 161 | ||
| • Density | 15.15/km2 (39.23/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Gotarrendura is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Ávila. This province is part of the larger region of Castile and León in Spain. In 2018, about 161 people lived in Gotarrendura.
This village is famous for a special reason. The parents of Saint Teresa of Ávila got married here. She was a very important Spanish saint who lived from 1515 to 1582. Some people even think she might have been born in Gotarrendura.
Exploring Gotarrendura
Gotarrendura has some interesting places to visit. These buildings show the history and culture of the area.
Important Buildings to See
The main buildings in Gotarrendura include the San Miguel Church. There is also Santa Teresa's dovecote, which is a building where pigeons or doves are kept.
Another important place is the López Berrón ethnographic museum. An ethnographic museum shows how people lived in the past. It displays tools, clothes, and other items from daily life.
Awards and Recognition
Gotarrendura has received a special award. In 2011, it won the International Award for Liveable Communities. This award is given to towns and cities that are great places to live.
The award was for towns with up to 20,000 people. It was given by the United Nations Environment Programme. This shows that Gotarrendura is a well-cared-for and friendly community.
