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 | |
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Town | |
Javier | |
![]() The castle of Xavier, where the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier was born, has been restored by the Jesuits | |
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Etymology: "New house" | |
![]() Xavier in Navarre. | |
![]() ![]() Xavier | |
Coordinates: 42°36′N 1°13′W | |
Country | Spain |
Province | Navarre |
Population | |
• Total | 112 |
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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