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Asturianos
City Hall
City Hall
Flag of Asturianos
Flag
Coat of arms of Asturianos
Coat of arms
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Zamora
Area
 • Total 42.60 km2 (16.45 sq mi)
Elevation
968 m (3,176 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 261
 • Density 6.127/km2 (15.87/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Asturianos (called Esturianos in the Leonese language) is a small town in Spain. It's part of the Sanabria area, which is in the province of Zamora. This province is located in the bigger region of Castile and León.

Life in Asturianos

How Many People Live There?

Asturianos is a quiet place. In 2018, about 261 people lived in the whole area. This number comes from a count of people called a census.

Speaking Leonese

One special thing about Asturianos is that some people still speak the Leonese language. This is an old language that was once common in this part of Spain. It's cool that it's still used today!

A Stop on the Pilgrim's Path

Asturianos is also known for being on an important walking route. It's part of the Camino Sanabrés, which is a branch of the famous Via de la Plata. These paths are part of a long journey that pilgrims take to reach Santiago de Compostela. Many people walk these routes for adventure or for religious reasons.

Villages of Asturianos

The municipality of Asturianos includes the main town and several smaller villages. These villages are:

  • Asturianos, 42°03′05″N 6°29′18″W / 42.05139°N 6.48833°W / 42.05139; -6.48833
  • Cerezal de Sanabria
  • Entrepeñas, 42°01′57″N 6°28′30″W / 42.03250°N 6.47500°W / 42.03250; -6.47500
  • Lagarejos de la Carballeda, 42°03′05″N 6°28′19″W / 42.05139°N 6.47194°W / 42.05139; -6.47194
  • Rioconejos, 42°04′25″N 6°28′17″W / 42.07361°N 6.47139°W / 42.07361; -6.47139
  • Villar de los Pisones, 42°04′00″N 6°30′00″W / 42.06667°N 6.50000°W / 42.06667; -6.50000

See also

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