Aniezo is a hamlet in the municipality of Cabezón de Liébana, (Cantabria, Spain). The 2009 census showed Aniezo to have a population of 33 inhabitants (INE). It is located at an altitude of 683 metres above sea level, and 6.6 km from the municipal capital, Cabezón de Liébana.
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| Coordinates: 43°8′45″N 4°31′24″W / 43.14583°N 4.52333°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community | Cantabria |
| Province | Cantabria |
| Comarca | Liébana |
| Municipality | Cabezón de Liébana |
| Elevation | 683 m (2,241 ft) |
| Population (2009) | 33 |
| Distance from Santander | 128.6 km (79.9 mi) |
| Distance from Cabezón de Liébana | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) |
According to tradition, Saint Beatus of Liebana was born here. The fiesta of 'La Santuca' is celebrated on 2 May every year. It is a celebration that has taken place since the 15th century. A wooden carving of the Virgin Mary is carried in a procession down the mountain to the Monastery Santo Toribio de Liébana which is 15 km away. It is known as the longest procession in Spain.[1]
Demographics
edit| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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| 31 | 38 | 39 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
References
edit- ^ [Fiestas in Cantabria|http://www.casas.co.uk/blog/?p=622]
- ^ INE: Aniezo