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Brabos, Spain
Within Avila Province
Within Avila Province
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceÁvila
MunicipalityBrabos
Government
 • MayoressLuzdivina Nieto Jiménez
Area
 • Total18.35 km2 (7.08 sq mi)
Elevation
995 m (3,264 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total58
 • Density3.4/km2 (9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitehttp://www.brabos.es/

Brabos 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 62 inhabitants.

Monuments

  • Immaculate Conception Church
  • Shrines of Santa María del Cerro and San Miguel de Otero
  • Pensioners' home
  • Main Square
  • Fountain

Customs

  • During festivities (either national or local patron's festivities), neighbours gather to share food.
  • Climbing the holy hill to take part in mass and a later procession downhill, which is attended by neighbouring townsfolk.
  • Merrymaking at the constitution bridge.
  • During the last weekend in August or the first in September the whole town partakes in a big traditional celebration.

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