Teverga | |
Settlement Type: | Municipality |
Pushpin Map: | Spain |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Spain |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Spain |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Asturias |
Subdivision Type3: | Comarca |
Subdivision Name3: | Oviedo |
Subdivision Type4: | Judicial district |
Subdivision Name4: | Grado |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | La Plaza |
Coordinates: | 43.15°N -12°W |
Elevation Max M: | 1983 |
Area Total Km2: | 168.86 |
Population Demonym: | Tevergano |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Blank Name Sec1: | Official language(s) |
Timezone: | CET |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Timezone Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 33111 |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Leader Title: | Alcalde |
Leader Name: | María Carmen Fernández Alonso |
Leader Party: | PSOE |
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.[1]
PSOE | IT | PP | IU-BA | Otros | Total | ||
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2003 | 4 | - | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | |
2007 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |