Deva is a
parish of the municipality of
Gijón, in
Asturias, Spain. The toponym itself comes from an ancient pre-Roman/
astur
The Astures or Asturs, also named Astyrs, were the Hispano-Celtic language, Hispano-Celtic inhabitants of the northwest area of Hispania that now comprises almost the entire modern autonomous community of Principality of Asturias, the modern prov ...
deity.
About the toponomy (Spanish)
Its population was 705 in 2012.
Points of interest
Deva is a residential
A residential area is a land used in which housing predominates, as opposed to industrial and commercial areas.
Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residen ...
and rural area which borders the municipality of Villaviciosa in the east, and with the districts of Cabueñes
Cabueñes is a parish of the municipality of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain.
Its population was 1,467 in 2012.
Cabueñes is a residential area and a public services district which borders the municipality of Villaviciosa in the east.
In this par ...
in the north and Caldones
Caldones is a parish of the municipality of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain.
Its population was 430 in 2012.
Located in the east of the municipality, Caldones is a rural area which borders the municipality of Villaviciosa in the east, with the dist ...
in the south. The area is mainly made up of fields (occupied mainly by cows), belonging to adjacent farmhouses. There are also many chalets and houses, and a horseriding center. A small river passes through the area and it is common for cityfolk to come to Deva at the weekends to enjoy the fresh air and the many bars and "merenderos".
The highest peak is ''Monte Deva'' (423 m). There is a small natural park surrounding the peak, where roe deer, wild boar and many species of bird can be found. There is also an astronomical observatory
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. His ...
, and great views of the city of Gijon.
Holidays
The parish of Deva celebrates a traditional Fiesta every year in honour of their patron saint, San Salvador. Deva's vibrant community spirit is highlighted during these festivities, where elders and youths mingle, eating lamb and drinking cider
Cider ( ) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. Cider is widely available in the United Kingdom (particularly in the West Country) and the Republic of Ireland. The UK has the world's highest per capita consumption, ...
.
Villages and their neighbourhoods
;Castañera
;El Fondón
;Llorea
;La Olla
*L'Arquera
*Chelufausto
*El Mirador
*La Parea los Teyeros
;El Pedroco
;La Reguera
*La Posadiella
*La Quinta'l Conde
;Riosecu
*Brañaverniz
;San Antonio
*L'Armería
;Serantes
;Zarracina
Notes
External links
Official Toponyms
- Principality of Asturias website.
- ''BOPA Nº 229 - Martes, 3 de octubre de 2006'' & ''DECRETO 105/2006, de 20 de septiembre, por el que se determinan los topónimos oficiales del concejo de Gijón.''
Parishes in Gijón
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