Arenas de San Pedro
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| Arenas de San Pedro, Spain | |||
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Ávila | ||
| Municipality | Arenas de San Pedro | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 194 km2 (74.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 510 m (1,673 ft) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| • Total | 6,682 | ||
| • Density | 34.4/km2 (89.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Arenas de San Pedro is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 6,682 inhabitants. Its seal depicts a large castle located in the town. The seal says "Siempre incendiada", meaning "always on fire" . This is because the town has been burned down and pillaged many times in its history.
Arenas de San Pedro Castle, created in the middle ages (14th century).
Coordinates: 40°12′N 5°05′W / 40.2°N 5.083°W
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