Villoria

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Laviana municipality: Villoria
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Villoria (Spain)
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Basic data
Autonomous Community : AsturiasAsturias Asturias
Comarca : Nalón
Coordinates 43 ° 13 ′  N , 5 ° 34 ′  W Coordinates: 43 ° 13 ′  N , 5 ° 34 ′  W
Height : 340  msnm
Residents : 601 (January 1, 2011) INE
Postal code : 33986
Area code: 33032083600
Nearest airport : Asturias airport
administration
Address of the municipal administration: Plaza Armando Palacio Valdes N ° 1

33980 - Pola de Laviana (Asturias)

Location of the place
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Villoria is the capital of the Parroquia Villoria of the same name in the municipality of Laviana in the autonomous region of Asturias in Spain .

geography

Villoria is a place with 601 inhabitants (2011). It is at 340 msnm . Villoria is 4 km from Pola de Laviana , the capital of the Laviana municipality.

Waters

The Rio Salencia joins the Rio Villoria near Villoria , which joins the Rio Nalon .

Transport links

The nearest airport is Asturias Airport

From Gijón :
Autovía minera (AS-1) towards Mieres , then towards Langreo , at Puerto de Tarna on the AS-17. After Pola de Laviana take the 1st exit to Villoria (3 km) (AS-252).

From Oviedo :
Motorway towards Santander (A-8), turn off towards Langreo, at Puerto de Tarna on the AS-17. After Pola de Laviana take the 1st exit to Villoria (3 km) (AS-252).

economy

Coal and iron have been mined in the region since ancient times, and the tourism industry is still building on them today. Agriculture and forestry have always shaped the region. Local trade and crafts take place in small and medium-sized businesses.

Attractions

  • San Nicolás Church
  • Cueva de los Fugaos (cave)
  • roman bridge over the river that is still in use

Festivals

  • June 13th, feast for the patron saint, San Antonio
  • Mid-November Fiesta de la Castaña

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