Azpeitia
Azpeitia (meaning 'down the rock' in Basque) 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 southwest of Donostia/San Sebastián.
Azpeitia | |
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Municipality | |
Sanctuary of Ignatius of Loyola, in Azpeitia | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Azpeitia Location of Azpeitia within the Basque Autonomous Community | |
| Coordinates: 43°10′55″N 2°15′55″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Basque Country |
| Province | Gipuzkoa |
| Comarca | Urola Kosta |
| Founded | 1310 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nagore Alkorta (Bildu) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 210.12 km2 (81.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 14,786 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Basque: azpeitiarra |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20730 |
| Website | Official website |
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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