Azpeitia (Spain)
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Name (Hebrew)
אזפטיה (ספרד)
Name (Latin)
Azpeitia (Spain)
Other forms of name
nnaa Azpeitia, Spain
Coordinates
-2.265277777 -2.265277777 43.18194444 43.18194444 (gooearth )
W0021601 W0021601 N0431057 N0431057 (geonames )
Associated country
Spain
MARC
MARC
Sources of Information
- GeoNames, algorithmically matched, 2009(ppl; 43°10ʹ57ʺN 002°16ʹ01ʺW)
- Casa-torre de Emparan, Azpeitia, 1977 (subj.)t.p. (Azpeitia)
- BGN phone call 4/24/78(Azpeitia, Spain, 43 11 N; 2 16 W)
Wikipedia description:
Azpeitia is a town and municipality within the province of Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country, Spain, located on the Urola river a few kilometres east of Azkoitia. Its population is 14,580 (as of 2014). It is located 41 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of San Sebastián. Azpeitia is the birthplace of Ignatius of Loyola. The house of his birth is now preserved as a part of large Jesuit compound, the Sanctuary of Loyola, a major attraction of tourists and pilgrims alike. It is also the birthplace of Renaissance composer Juan de Anchieta. Azpeitia lies at the foot of the massive Izarraitz towering over the town and much visited by the townspeople. The Basque Railway Museum is located in the town.
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