La Yesa - Economy

Economy

The municipal economy revolves around agriculture and livestock. In 1611 wheat was reportedly sold for 110 sous in La Yesa. The town has a growing tourism sector on weekends and holidays, which has fueled the growth of several shops and bars. Kaolin mining and construction are the main industries. The municipality has close ties with the neighboring municipality of Alpuente, the town of which lies to the southwest of La Yesa.

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