Ávila, Spain

municipality in Castile and León, Spain

Ávila is a town in Castile and León. It is the capital of the Province of Ávila. 58,245 live here as of 2010.

Ávila
Ávila with its famous town walls
Ávila with its famous town walls
Flag of Ávila
Official seal of Ávila
Nickname(s): 
Ávila de los Caballeros, Ávila del Rey, Ávila de los Leales
Motto: 
Una ciudad para todos... (A town for everyone...)
Ávila is located in Spain
Ávila
Ávila
Coordinates: 40°39′N 4°41′W / 40.650°N 4.683°W / 40.650; -4.683
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
ProvinceÁvila
Government
 • MayorMiguel Ángel García Nieto (PP)
Area
 • Land231.9 km2 (89.5 sq mi)
Elevation
1,132 m (3,714 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total58,245
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
05001 - 05006
Area code34 (Spain) + 920 (Ávila)
Websitehttp://www.avila.es (in Spanish)

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