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Ribadavia
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Galician
thumb|River Avia at Ribadavia
thumb|Ribadavia
Alternative forms
gl Riba d'Ávia reinteg
gl Ribadávia reinteg
Etymology
From the medieval form roa-opt Burgo de Riba d'Avia, "Burg upon (the river) Avia"; it was awarded the title of town and a constitution in the 12th century. From gl riba + gl de + gl Avia.
Pronunciation
gl Ri ba da via
Proper noun
gl town/and/municipality p/Ourense autonomous community/Galicia c/Spain
gl toponymical
Related terms
gl Avia
See also
gl
References
burgo de Ribadauya