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
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Etymology: "New house" | |
Xavier | |
Coordinates: 42°36′N 1°13′W | |
Country | Spain |
Province | Navarre |
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• Total | 112 |
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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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