Penafonte is one of seven parishes (administrative divisions) in the municipality of Grandas de Salime, within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.
Penafonte | |
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  Penafonte | |
| Coordinates: 43°9′48″N 6°56′4″W / 43.16333°N 6.93444°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Grandas de Salime |
| Elevation | 830 m (2,720 ft) |
According to the tourism board of Grandas de Salime, it is the last village on the Camino Primitivo in Asturia before the trail crosses into Galicia.[1] It is home to a church dedicated to Mary Magdalene constructed in 1605, according to an inscription.[2]
According to the INE 2006, the population of the parish is 90.[citation needed]
Villages and hamlets
edit- A Brañota
- A Lleira
- A Pontiga
- A Viñola
- Bustelo del Camín
- Penafonte
- Penafurada
- Silvañá
- Soane
- Teixeira
- Valabilleiro
- Veigadecima
- Xestoselo
- Xestoso
References
edit- ^ "Penafonte". Asturias Paraiso Natural (in Spanish).
- ^ "Iglesia de Penafonte". Asturia Paraiso natural (in Spanish).
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