Carreño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carreño
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Location of Carreño
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 Carreño
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Asturias |
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| Province | Asturias | ||
| Comarca | Gijón | ||
| Capital | Candás | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 66.70 km2 (25.75 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,444 | ||
| • Density | 156.582/km2 (405.54/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
33430
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| Official language(s) | Asturian | ||
Carreño is a small area, called a municipality, located in the Principality of Asturias, a region in northern Spain. It's surrounded by other towns like Corvera de Asturias and Gijón. To its north and east, you'll find the beautiful Cantabrian Sea. The main town and capital of Carreño is Candás.
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History of Carreño
Carreño has a very long and interesting history! People have lived here for thousands of years. Scientists have found ancient tools and objects from the Neolithic era, which was a time when humans started farming.
Ancient Discoveries
There is proof of human life in Carreño from about 100,000 years ago. This evidence includes special burial mounds called tumuli, large stone structures known as dolmens, and old fortified settlements called hill forts. These findings help us understand how people lived in this area a very long time ago.
Parishes of Carreño
Carreño is divided into smaller areas called parishes. Think of them like small neighborhoods or districts within the municipality. Each parish has its own unique character. The number next to each name below helps you find it on the map.
- 1. Candás (This is the capital town of Carreño)
- 2. Perlora
- 3. Albandi
- 4. Carrió
- 5. Prevera
- 6. Priendes
- 7. El Pieloro
- 8. Llorgozana
- 9. Quimarán
- 10. El Valle
- 11. Ambás
- 12. Tamón
Culture and Buildings
Carreño has many interesting old buildings that show its rich history and culture. These include churches, chapels, and even old palaces.
- La iglesia de San Félix: This is a church that was built a very long time ago, in the 9th century, under a king named Fruela II of León.
- La iglesia de Santa María de Logrezana: Another church, this one was finished in the 19th century.
- La iglesia de Santa María de Piedeloro: This church dates back to the 13th century.
- La iglesia parroquial de Ambás: This is a parish church from the 18th century.
- La ermita de San Antonio: An ermita is a small chapel or hermitage. This one was built in the 16th century.
- El palacio de Estrada Mora: This is an old palace that also dates back to the 16th century.
Notable People from Carreño
Some famous people have come from Carreño. They made important contributions in areas like writing and art.
- Antón de Marirreguera: He was a writer in the 17th century. He is important because he was one of the first people to write in the Asturian language.
- Juan Carreño de Miranda: Born in March 1614, Juan Carreño de Miranda was a well-known Spanish painter. He was famous during the Baroque period of art, which was a style popular in the 17th century.
See also
In Spanish: Carreño para niños
