Barásoain

Historia

Barásoain is a municipality in the autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain., the population was 636. It is located approximately 25 km south of Pamplona, the provincial capital.Famous citizens Martín de Azpilcueta (1492–1586). Spanish canonist and theologian in his time, and an early economist, known as Doctor Navarrus José Julián de Aranguren (1801–1861). Archbishop of Manila (Filipinas) Manuel Turrillas (1905–1997), "Maestro Turrillas", one of the most popular composers of Navarra; composed the most popular hymns of the main Sanfermines Associations, Aldapa, Anaitasuna, La Jarana, Muthiko, Oberena, and the Osasuna football club hymnGeographyBarasoain is located 25 km south of Pamplona and 15 km north of Tafalla, on a promontory of 523 m above sea level. The point of lowest altitude of the village is situated at 492 meters, on the river Zidacos bank, and the largest is called Mount Artebeltz, at 644 meters. It is the largest village in the Orba valley.