Cabrales

Cabrales is a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias, northwestern Spain. It is situated between the Sierra de Cuera and the Picos de Europa, and is a region famous for its Cabrales cheese.

Cabrales
Flag of Cabrales
Coat of arms of Cabrales
Cabrales is located in Spain
Cabrales
Cabrales
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°17′N 4°46′W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Asturias
ProvinceAsturias
ComarcaOriente
Judicial districtLlanes
CapitalCarreña
Government
  AlcaldeJosé Vicente del Carmen Bustillo (PSOE)
Area
  Total238.29 km2 (92.00 sq mi)
Highest elevation
2,648 m (8,688 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total2,002
  Density8.4/km2 (22/sq mi)
Demonymcabraliego
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33555
WebsiteOfficial website

Important towns within the municipality include Arenas de Cabrales, one of the primary objectives of the Battle of El Mazuco in 1937. Nowadays Arenas' economy seems to be primarily based on tourism, although unlike many tourist centres it retains its authentic style and hospitality.

Parishes

Cabrales municipality is divided into nine parishes:

Panoramic view of Sotres town, municipality of Cabrales.

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.



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