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Zarratón
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Zarratón is a municipality within the autonomous region of La Rioja. It is in the northwest of the province. The municipality is under the local jurisdiction of Haro. In many documents from the Middle Ages, the municipality is mentioned as Cerratón. The roots of the name come from the Spanish noun cerro (hill) and not from the idea expressed in Basque documents that it comes from the words zarra (which means 'old') and ton ('very or lots'). It is also known as the village of the seven chapels and the seven dances.
-Location: It is part of the district of Haro. It is in the low valley formed by the Oja
and Tirón Rivers.
-Area: 18.6 km2.
-Height: 563 metres.
-Economy: The main activity is farming.
It was known as the village of the seven churches, one in each district. Currently, the spectacular parish church, dedicated to La Asunción (13th c.), is worth mentioning. It is enveloped in a beautiful green space. It is important not to miss its 15th century Flamboyant Gothic style portico. Buildings with shield.
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