San Martín de la Tercia facts for kids
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San Martín de la Tercia
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Minor local entity
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 San Martín de la Tercia
Location in Province of León
San Martín de la Tercia
Location in Castile and León
San Martín de la Tercia
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province | Province of León |
| Municipality | Villamanín |
| Elevation | 1,204 m (3,950 ft) |
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| • Total | 26 |
San Martín de la Tercia is a small village in Spain. It is part of the Villamanín area in the Province of León. This province is located in the Castile and León region. In 2020, only 26 people lived there. It is known as a minor local entity, which means it's a small community with some local government.
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Where is San Martín de la Tercia?
San Martín de la Tercia is found in the northern part of Spain. It is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north-northwest of the city of León, Spain. This village is surrounded by many other small towns and natural areas.
Neighboring Villages
The lands around San Martín de la Tercia share borders with several other places. To the north, you'll find Busdongo. Camplongo de la Tercia and Villanueva de la Tercia are to the northeast. Rodiezmo de la Tercia is to the east.
To the southeast, it borders Cármenes. To the south, you'll find Villasimpliz, Buiza, and Folledo. Geras and Aralla de Luna are to the southwest. Poladura de la Tercia is to the west. Finally, Viadangos de Arbas and Arbas del Puerto are to the northwest.
Famous People from San Martín de la Tercia
One notable person from San Martín de la Tercia was José Luis García Fierro. He was born in the village in 1948. He passed away in 2020.
Professor and Researcher
José Luis García Fierro became a very important researcher. He worked as a Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). This is a major science organization in Spain.
Awards and Honors
Professor Fierro received many awards for his work. He was given the "Miguel Catalán" award by the government of Madrid. He also received special "Honoris Causa Doctorates" from several universities. These included universities in Patras (Greece), Concepción (Chile), and San Marcos (Peru). This means they recognized his great achievements in science.
See also
In Spanish: San Martín de la Tercia para niños
