Gotarrendura, Spain | |
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Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Castile and León |
Province | Ávila |
Municipality | Gotarrendura |
Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 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 birthplace of the famous St. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582).
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).
Coordinates: 40°49′N 4°44′W / 40.817°N 4.733°W