Teverga | |
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) Church of San Pedro | |
) Flag ) Coat of arms | |
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)  Teverga Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 43°9′N 6°6′W / 43.150°N 6.100°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Comarca | Oviedo |
| Judicial district | Grado |
| Capital | La Plaza |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | María Carmen Fernández Alonso (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 168.86 km2 (65.20 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,983 m (6,506 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,628 |
| • Density | 9.6/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Tevergano |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33111 |
| Website | Official website |
Teverga (Asturian: Teberga) is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Belmonte de Miranda, Grado, Yernes y Tameza, and Proaza; to the south by León province, to the west by Somiedo and to the east by Quirós and Proaza.
Formerly a mining area, now its economy is based on agriculture and emerging tourism. The tourism is based on the area's beauty and historical interest. The peak Sobia is distinguished by its impressive vertical walls of limestone and its flat top. The collegiate church of San Pedro, in a high medieval style, dates from between 1069 and 1076. One can explore the mountains and the 12-km long Huerta Cave, the Senda del Oso bicycle path, or a museum of prehistory.
In 2013, Teverga was prized with the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award, of the Prince of Asturias Awards. Because of this recognition, Felipe, Prince of Asturias, visited the town in October 2013.[2]
Parishes
- Barrio (Barriu; Bairru)
- Carrea
- La Focella (La Fouciecha; La Foceicha)
- La Plaza
- Páramo (Parmu)
- Riello (Rieḷḷu)
- San Salvador d'Alesga
- Santianes
- Taja (Taxa)
- Torce
- Urria
- Villamayor (Viḷḷamor)
- Villanueva (Viḷḷanueva; Viḷḷanuöva)
Politics
| PSOE | IT | PP | IU-BA | Otros | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | - | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Gallery
Park of Prehistory
Church of San Pedro in La Plaza
Village of San Martín, in La Plaza
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Natural wonders
- Caldoveiro Peak
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Teverga, a una semana de ser Pueblo Ejemplar; La Nueva España, 18 October 2013 (in Spanish)
External links
- Federación Asturiana de Concejos (in Spanish)
- Infoteverga, información turística de Teverga (in Spanish)
- Arte, Asociación de hostelería de Teverga (in Spanish)