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Municipality in Asturias, Spain
Quirós
Miranda-Quirós Palace in Llanuces
Miranda-Quirós Palace in Llanuces
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°8′N 5°58′W / 43.133°N 5.967°W / 43.133; -5.967
Country Spain
Autonomous community  Asturias
Province Asturias
Comarca Oviedo
Judicial district Lena
Capital Bárzana
Government
 • Alcalde Agustín Farpón Alonso (PSOE)
Area
 • Total
208.79 km2 (80.61 sq mi)
Highest elevation2,417 m (7,930 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
1,194
 • Density5.7/km2 (15/sq mi)
Demonym quirosano
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33115 a 33118
Websitewww.quiros.es

Quirós is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. To the southeast is the municipality of Lena, to the south lies the Autonomous Community of León, to the northeast Riosa and Morcín, to the north is Santo Adriano, to the northwest is Proaza, and to the west is Teverga. Castillo de Alba was a notable fortress here in medieval times, today in ruins.

Overview

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The province is within the Cantabrian Mountains and around 30 kilometres from the Asturian capital city of Oviedo. The municipality is a small one, encompassing some 40 towns and villages. Much of the municipality is protected landscape. There are numerous species of flora, including oak trees, chestnut trees, holly, birch trees and groves of alder. Local wildlife includes bears, wolves, foxes, otters, squirrels, wild boars, eagles, vultures and trout. The economy is based on cattle ranching, tourism and farming.

Parishes

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References

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