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Villanueva del Campillo

Villanueva del Campillo, Spain

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Country Spain Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Ávila
Municipality Villanueva del Campillo
Area
 • Total 45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Elevation 1,449 m (4,754 ft)
Population (2006)
 • Total 156
 • Density 3.5/km2 (9/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website http://www.villanuevadelcampillo.es/?

Villanueva del Campillo 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 156 inhabitants.

The village is famous for its verraco, an ancient sculpture, which was found half-buried. The verraco has been reerected in the plaza mayor: the rear part of the animal was missing and has been reconstructed.

Coordinates: 40°35′N 5°10′W / 40.583°N 5.167°W / 40.583; -5.167


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