Xavier, Spain

Xavier (Xabier in Basque and Navarro-Aragonese; and Javier in Castilian) is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain, with a population of 112. The name is the Romanized form of the original Etxeberri (Basque for "new house").

Xavier
Xabier
Town
Javier
The castle of Xavier, where the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier was born, has been restored by the Jesuits
The castle of Xavier, where the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier was born, has been restored by the Jesuits
Flag of Xavier
Flag
Coat of arms of Xavier
Coat of arms
Etymology: "New house"
Xavier in Navarre.
Xavier in Navarre.
Xavier is located in Spain
Xavier
Xavier
Coordinates: 42°36′N 1°13′W
CountrySpain
ProvinceNavarre
Population
 • Total112

It is renowned for being home to the Castle of Xavier, partially demolished in 1516 and later restored, and an attached Basilica. It is the ultimate origin of the given name Xabier / Xavier.

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