Cangas del Narcea facts for kids
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Cangas del Narcea
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 Cangas del Narcea
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Asturias |
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| Province | Asturias | |
| Comarca | Narcea | |
| Judicial district | Cangas del Narcea | |
| Capital | Cangas del Narcea | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 823.57 km2 (317.98 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 12,579 | |
| • Density | 15.2737/km2 (39.5588/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | cangués / canguesa | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
33800-33819
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Cangas del Narcea is a large and historic area in Asturias, Spain. It is the oldest and largest municipality in Asturias. You can find it in the southwest part of Asturias, right next to the border of the León province. Long ago, this area was known by a different name: Cangas de Tineo.
The name Cangas del Narcea also refers to the main town within this municipality. This town is the capital of the area. It is also an important center for legal matters, serving as one of the judicial districts in Asturias.
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Exploring Cangas del Narcea: Geography and Nature
Cangas del Narcea is known for its beautiful natural areas. It has many small towns and villages.
How is Cangas del Narcea Divided?
Cangas del Narcea is made up of 54 smaller areas called parishes. These are like small communities or districts.
- Adralés
- Augüera'l Coutu
- Ambres
- Bergame
- Berguñu
- Bisuyu
- Bimeda
- Cangas del Narcea
- Carballo
- Carceda
- Castañedo
- Cibea
- Cibuyo
- Corias
- Coto
- Cueras
- Entreviñas
- Fuentes de Corbeiro
- Gedrez
- Genestoso
- Gillón
- Jarceley
- Larna
- Larón
- Leitariegos
- Limés
- Linares del Acebo
- Maganes
- Mieldes
- Monasterio de Hermo
- Las Montañas
- Naviego
- Noceda de Rengos
- Oubachu
- Obanca
- Onón
- Piñera
- Porley
- Posada de Rengos
- La Regla de Perandones
- San Julián de Arbás
- San Martín de Sierra
- San Pedro de Arbás
- San Pedro de Coliema
- Santiago de Sierra
- Tainás
- Tebongo
- Trones
- Vega de Rengos
- Vegalagar
- Villacibrán
- Villaláez
- Villarmental
- Villategil
What are the Protected Natural Areas?
Cangas del Narcea is home to some amazing natural places. These areas are protected to keep their plants and animals safe.
Muniellos Wood: A Special Forest
Part of Cangas del Narcea includes the Muniellos Wood. This is a very important nature reserve. It is the main part of the Muniellos Biosphere Reserve. UNESCO, a global organization, recognized it as a special place in 2000. It was later made even larger.
Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña, and Ibias Natural Park
In 2002, a new natural park was created. It is called the Natural Park of Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña, and Ibias. This park covers a huge area of about 550 square kilometers (212 square miles). This natural park helps protect the Muniellos Biosphere Reserve even more. It acts as a buffer zone around the core area.
Even though some landowners had concerns, a plan to manage this protected area was approved in 2006. This helps make sure the park is cared for properly. If you want to learn more about Muniellos, you can visit the Muniellos Visitor Centre. It is located right in Cangas del Narcea.
Population of Cangas del Narcea
The number of people living in Cangas del Narcea has changed over time. Here is a chart showing how the population has grown and shrunk.
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See also
- Asturias
- Spain
In Spanish: Cangas del Narcea para niños
