A 13-year-old is the only child of a village in Spain

March 18, 2019

Adrián Beovides became viral after appearing on a Spanish TV show about the aging of the rural population.

Adrián Beovides became viral after participating in a Spanish program on the occasion of a note on the aging of the rural population of this country "Viejennials: the new tribe". The story presented in the TV cycle has the singularity of being the only boy who lives in Yernes and Tameza, a locality of Asturias.

The city holds the record of being the municipality with the lowest birth rate. In this context, the 13-year-old tells that he leads a life similar to that of adults: his routine is to work with the tractor and take care of the cows.

However, he badures that he does not fail to play as do other children his age. "I am very comfortable all alone, without anyone touching my balls"he replied with total sincerity. When are you asked who is your best friend then, Adrián did not hesitate the answer: "The dog".

Since 2005, no child has been born in Yernes and Tameza. This is precisely the date of birth of Adrián, the only child who lives there.

This city of Asturias, which a population of 68 people which occupy 57 houses, This is the country of the breeders. There is only one bar, where there used to be a school now serving neighbors a meeting place for coffee.

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In the 70s, the school closed, but a decade later, there were still children playing in its streets. A past very far from the reality of Adrián and its neighbors, which reflects the problem of the growing aging of the population in this region of Spain.

The dream of this baby, whose honesty and self-confidence have made him a viral phenomenon, is "to be a mechanic". But yes, always in your city "because there is tranquility".