Gotarrendura
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| Gotarrendura, Spain | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Ávila |
| Municipality | Gotarrendura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 16.37/km2 (42.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Gotarrendura is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2011 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 173 inhabitants.
It is known as the birth place of the famous St. Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582).
[edit] Architecture and culture
The main buildings are the San Miguel Church, the Santa Teresa´s dovecote and the López Berrón ethnographic museum.
Gotarrendura has won the International Award for Liveable Communities 2011 (Category A towns & cities popn up to 20,000) (award from the United Nations Environment Programme).
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Coordinates: 40°49′N 4°44′W / 40.817°N 4.733°W
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