Mieres
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Mieres is a municipality in Asturias, northern Spain, historically serving as the heart of the Spanish coal mining industry. The town is located in the Caudal River valley and hosts a campus of the University of Oviedo. It is well known for the annual St. John's Bonfire festival held every June.
Statistics
Area
26.30 km²
Population
369