Villanueva del Campillo facts for kids
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Villanueva del Campillo
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 Villanueva del Campillo
Location in Castile and León
Villanueva del Campillo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Ávila |
| Municipality | Villanueva del Campillo |
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| • Total | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 2.29/km2 (5.93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Villanueva del Campillo is a small town located in the province of Ávila, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2006, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 156 people lived in the town. By 2018, the population was about 103 people.
The town is known for its interesting history and a special ancient stone sculpture. It sits at an elevation of 1449 meters (about 4,754 feet) above sea level.
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Discovering Villanueva del Campillo
The Ancient Verraco Sculpture
Villanueva del Campillo is famous for its verraco. This is a very old stone sculpture that looks like an animal. It was found partly buried in the ground a long time ago.
Today, this unique verraco stands proudly in the town's main square, called the plaza mayor. When it was found, part of the animal's back was missing. But don't worry, it has been carefully rebuilt! This verraco is special because it is the largest one ever found in the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal.
The Historic Church
The town also has a beautiful church called the Villanueva del Campillo Church. This church has a very old history. It is believed to have connections to the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar were a famous group of Christian knights who lived many centuries ago.
Notable People from Villanueva del Campillo
- Ricardo Blázquez (born in 1942) is a well-known person from Villanueva del Campillo. He is a very important leader in the Catholic Church. He has held high positions and is respected for his work.
