Valdés, Asturias

Valdés is a Spanish municipality in the province of Asturias. Its capital is Luarca. It borders the Bay of Biscay on the north, the municipalities of Navia and Villayón on the west, Tineo on the south, Salas on the southeast, and Cudillero on the east. The rivers Esva, Negro and Barayo flow through the area. The national road N-634 is the main road serving the municipality.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
199116,969    
199616,073−5.3%
200114,789−8.0%
200414,395−2.7%
200713,838−3.9%
Valdés
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Coat of arms
Valdés
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°32′38″N 6°32′9″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Asturias
ProvinceAsturias
ComarcaEo-Navia
Judicial districtValdés
CapitalLuarca
Government
  AlcaldeSimón Guardado Pérez (PSOE)
Area
  Total353.52 km2 (136.49 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total11,734
  Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Demonym(s)valdesano/a
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33700
WebsiteOfficial website

The surname "Valdés", widespread throughout Spain and Hispanic America, is believed to have ultimately originated from the town of Valdés.

Politics

PSOEPPCDSURASOthersTotal
19792111-721
1983912--021
1987961-117
19911070-017
199598--017
199988-1017
200375-5017
2007116-0017

Parishes

Vaqueira wedding in Aristébano.
  • Alienes
  • Arcallana
  • Ayones
  • Barcia
  • Cadavedo
  • Canero
  • Carcedo
  • Castañeo
  • La Montaña
  • Luarca

Notable residents

References

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



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