Deva is a

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of the municipality of

Gijón Gijón () or () is a city and municipality in north-western Spain. It is the largest city and Municipalities of Spain, municipality by population in the autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Asturias. It is located on the coa ...

, in

Asturias Asturias (; ; ) officially the Principality of Asturias, is an autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in northwest Spain. It is coextensive with the provinces of Spain, province of Asturias and contains some of the territory t ...

, Spain. The toponym itself comes from an ancient pre-Roman/ astur deity.
About the toponomy (Spanish) Its population was 705 in 2012.

Points of interest

Deva is a

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and rural area which borders the municipality of Villaviciosa in the east, and with the districts of Cabueñes in the north and Caldones 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,

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and many species of bird can be found. There is also an

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, 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

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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 {{Asturias-stub