In today's article, we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Tinéu, exploring its origins, evolution and relevance today. Tinéu has been a topic of interest and debate for decades, capturing the attention of academics, experts and enthusiasts alike. As we dive into this analysis, we will examine the various aspects that make up Tinéu, from its historical aspects to its impact on modern society. Through this exploration, we hope to shed light on the different aspects that make Tinéu a fascinating and relevant topic in the contemporary world.
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Tineo
Tinéu (Asturian) | |
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View of Tinéu | |
![]() The Municipality of Tinéu within Asturias | |
Coordinates: 43°20′N 6°25′W / 43.333°N 6.417°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Autonomous community | ![]() |
Province | Asturias |
Comarca | Narcea |
Capital | Tinéu |
Government | |
• Alcalde (Since 2012) | José Ramón Feito Lorences (PSOE) |
Area | |
• Total | 540.83 km2 (208.82 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,532 m (5,026 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 9,543 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Demonym | tinetense |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 33870 |
Website | www |
Tineo is a concejo (municipality) in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is situated on a small tributary of the Narcea River. It is the second-largest municipality in Asturias. It is bordered to the north by Valdés, to the south by Cangas del Narcea, to the west by Villayón and Allande, and to the east by Salas, Miranda and Somiedo.
Mining, agriculture and stock-rearing have been the principal industries since the early 20th century.[2]
Top left, Castle Tinéu
Top right, Coat of Arms from García de la Plaza, the local Heroe
Bottom left, Coat of Arms by the Cistercians Monastery in Castilla
Bottom right unten, Coat of Arms by the Franciscans in the Monastery of Tieno
middle, das Coat of Arms from the Count of Tineo
The Way of St. James or Camino de Santiago named "The Northern Way" (Camino de la Costa) Camino Primitivo passes Luarca. There are also two Pilgrim Heritages:
Year | 1991 | 1996 | 2001 | 2004 | 2007 |
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Population | 14927 | 13578 | 12598 | 12312 | 11539 |
PSOE | PP | FAC | CDS | URAS | UCT | Others | Total | |
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1979 | 1 | 1 | 5 | – | – | 7 | 7 | 21 |
1983 | 1 | 4 | 2 | – | – | 14 | 0 | 21 |
1987 | 6 | 3 | 3 | – | – | 5 | 0 | 17 |
1991 | 6 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 | 17 |
1995 | 4 | 4 | – | – | – | 9 | 0 | 17 |
1999 | 4 | 5 | – | – | 2 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
2003 | 6 | 7 | – | – | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
2007 | 11 | 5 | – | – | 1 | – | 0 | 17 |
2011 | 12 | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 17 |
Sources: Ministerio del Interior and Federación Asturiana de Concejos |
The Sacred Art Museum of Tinéu is located at the Plaza Alonso Martinez inside the Convento de San Francisco del Monte ("Convent of San Francisco del Monte"), a 14th-century Roman Catholic church accessible via the AS-217 road.