Prado is one of nine
parishes (administrative divisions)
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in
Cabrales
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, a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
within the province and
autonomous community
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of
Asturias
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It is coextensive with the provinces of Spain, province of Asturias and contains some of the territory t ...
, in northern
Spain
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, near the
Picos de Europa
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mountains.
The altitude is
above sea level
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. It is in size with a population of 199
INE2011). The postal code is 33555.
Villages
* Canales
* La Molina
* Ortiguero
* La Salce
References
Parishes in Cabrales
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