Ilarduia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ilarduia
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Álava |
| Township | Asparrena |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
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| • Total | 66 |
Ilarduia is a small village in Asparrena, Spain. It sits between the Albeniz mountain (1,011 meters high) and the Urbasa mountains. The Zirauntza river flows nearby. This area is a natural passage, making it an important place for travel.
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A Look at Ilarduia's Past
People have lived in Ilarduia for a very long time. Scientists have found signs of people from the Neolithic period (New Stone Age). They also found evidence from the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
Roman Times and Important Paths
The Romans were here too! You can see signs of their time in old tombstones found near the Arzanegui hermitage. Ilarduia's location was very important. It was on a natural path called the Path of Burunda. This path made it easy to travel between the east and west. A Roman road that connected Astorga with Bordeaux even crossed through this area.
Exploring Ilarduia's Village Centre
The village centre of Ilarduia doesn't have a strict layout. However, it does have a main street that runs in a straight line. Two special houses stand out in the village. The local council has listed them as important historic buildings.
One house (number 27) is an old nobleman's house. It has a white stone badge above its entrance. This house was built in the 17th century using strong stone. The other house (number 28) is a more common type of home. Its ground floor is made of stone. The first floor has a wooden frame and exposed bricks.
The main church in Ilarduia is dedicated to San Miguel. It was rebuilt in the 17th century because the old one was falling apart. Next to the church, there's a building called a Gaztetxe. This is a self-managed social centre for young people in the Basque Country. It has its own entrance and is separate from the church inside.
How Many People Live in Ilarduia?
Here's how the population of Ilarduia has changed over the years:
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2014 |
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| 44 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 66 |
Fun Rural Carnivals
Rural carnivals are popular celebrations in the Basque Country. They are old traditions that usually happen around Ash Wednesday. The villages of Ilarduia, Egino, and Andoin celebrate their carnivals together.
Bringing Back the Carnivals
These carnivals were stopped for a long time, especially after the Civil War. In 2007, the villages of Ilarduia, Egino, Spain, and Andoin decided to bring them back. An organization called AHIK (Association of Rural Carnivals of Álava) helped them.
Older people from the three villages met up. They shared their memories and stories about how the carnivals used to be. In 2008, they drew pictures of all the traditional carnival characters. By 2009, they created the first poster for the carnivals. This poster included five areas in Álava: Ilarduia, Egino, and Andoin (Asparrena), Valle de Kuartango, Salcedo, Santa Cruz de Campezo, and Zalduondo.
See also
In Spanish: Ilárduya para niños
