Yernes y Tameza

Yernes y Tameza is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is situated in the east-central zone of the principality, between mountains high along the Cubia River. It is bordered on the west, north, and northeast by Grado, on the southeast by Proaza, and on the south by Teverga. The municipality has an abrupt topography, most notable in the peak Caldoveiru (1,357 m) and the Tameza River, which crosses the municipality from south to north.

It is one of the smallest municipalities in Asturias. Its current population (according to the 2005 census) of 197 (99 male and 98 female) is the smallest among the Asturian municipalities.

The province is named after its two parishes, Yernes and Tameza ("y" is Spanish for "and"). The capital is Villabre; other villages include: Fuxóu, Vindías, Villuarrí, and Yernes.

The people practice high mountain ranching and subsistence agriculture. In livestock, cattle and horses are the most important, in particular the Asturian mountain breeds, such as the Asturcon. The most frequently cultivated crops are the potato, cereal, vegetables, and hay.

Yernes

Yernes is one of two parishes (administrative divisions) in Yernes y Tameza, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Situated at 923 m (3,028 ft) above sea level, the parroquia is 14.74 km² (5.69 sq mi) in size, with a population of 88 (INE 2009). The time zone is UTC+1(+2DT).

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Coordinates: 43°17′00″N 6°06′00″W / 43.283333°N 6.1°W / 43.283333; -6.1

Tameza

Tameza is one of two parishes (administrative divisions) in Yernes y Tameza, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Situated at 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, the parroquia is 14.74 km² (5.69 sq mi) in size, with a population of 97 (INE 2009). The time zone is UTC+1(+2DT).

Villages and hamlets

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Coordinates: 43°15′50″N 6°06′31″W / 43.26393°N 6.10852°W / 43.26393; -6.10852