Cabrales

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Cabrales
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°17′N4°46′W / 43.283°N 4.767°W / 43.283; -4.767 Coordinates: 43°17′N4°46′W / 43.283°N 4.767°W / 43.283; -4.767
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Autonomous community Flag of Asturias.svg  Asturias
Province Asturias
Comarca Oriente
Judicial district Llanes
Capital Carreña
Government
   Alcalde José 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)
Demonym(s) cabraliego
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33555
Website Official website

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.

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. SotresPanorama.jpg
Panoramic view of Sotres town, municipality of Cabrales.
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Cabrales cheese

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References

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