Villava – Atarrabia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villava / Atarrabia
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 Villava / Atarrabia
Location in Spain
Villava / Atarrabia
Location in Navarre
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Navarre | ||
| Province | Navarre | ||
| Comarca / Eskualdea | Cuenca de Pamplona | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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430 m (1,410 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,150 | ||
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (26,000/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
31610
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 948 (Navarre) | ||
Villava (which is Atarrabia in the Basque language) is a town in northern Spain. It is located in the region of Navarre. About 10,000 people live here. The town is only 4 kilometers away from Pamplona, which is the capital city of Navarre.
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History of Villava
Villava was started in the year 1184. It was founded by King Sancho VI the Wise of Navarre. For many hundreds of years, Villava stayed a small town.
Growth and Development
In the 1960s, Villava began to grow a lot. It became an important industrial suburb of Pamplona. This means it's a town near a big city with many factories.
About the Town
Villava is a small town in terms of its size. It covers only 1 square kilometer. Because it is so small, it is not expected to grow much more.
Industry and Economy
The town has a large area with many factories. These factories mainly work with paper. They also deal with computers and building buses. Villava also has good shops and places to buy things.
Famous People from Villava
- Pedro de Atarrabia (died 1347), a person who studied religion.
- Miguel Induráin (born 1964), a very famous bicycle racer.
Images for kids
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A bridge in Villava.
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The flag of Villava.
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The coat of arms of Villava.
See also
In Spanish: Villava para niños
