Cudillero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cudillero
Cuideiru
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Location of Cudillero
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 Cudillero
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Asturias |
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| Province | Asturias | ||||||||||||||
| Comarca | Avilés | ||||||||||||||
| Capital | Cudillero | ||||||||||||||
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| • Total | 100.78 km2 (38.91 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 785 m (2,575 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,078 | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 50.387/km2 (130.502/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Demonym(s) | pixuetu, pixueta | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||||||||||||
| Postal code |
33150 al 33159
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| Official language(s) | Pixueto, Spanish | ||||||||||||||
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Cudillero, known as Cuideiru in the Asturian dialect, is a beautiful town in the region of Asturias, Spain. Today, Cudillero is famous for its stunning views, attracting many tourists. It's also a busy fishing town, known for its fresh seafood. There's even a cool legend that says Vikings founded this town long ago! While most people speak Spanish, some locals also speak a special dialect called Pixueto. Many people in Spain think Cudillero is one of the most beautiful villages in the country.
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What is the Coat of Arms of Cudillero?
The coat of arms is a special symbol for Cudillero. It tells a story about the town's history.
- The top left part shows symbols of the Pravia family.
- The top right part has symbols of the Omaña family.
- The bottom part reminds us of the Church of San Pedro, an important building in the town.
The Way of Saint James: A Pilgrim's Path
Cudillero is a stop on the famous Way of Saint James, specifically the 'Northern Way' route. This is a very old path that pilgrims walk for spiritual reasons or just for adventure. Pilgrims walking this path can stay at a special hostel called 'Albergue de Peregrinos «Soto de Luiña»' in Soto de Luiña. It has 20 beds for travelers.
How is Cudillero Divided?
Cudillero is divided into nine smaller areas called parishes. These are like neighborhoods or small communities within the larger municipality. Each parish has its own unique character.
- Ballota (Val.louta)
- Cudillero (Cuideiru)
- Faedo
- Novellana
- Oviñana (Ouviñana)
- Piñera
- San Juan de Piñera (San Xuan de Piñera)
- San Martín de Luiña (Samartín de Lluiña)
- Soto de Luiña (Soutu Lluiña)
How Many People Live in Cudillero?
The number of people living in Cudillero has changed over time. In the past, the population was higher. Like many small towns, it has seen some changes in its population. The chart below shows how the number of residents has changed from 1842 to 2007.
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| Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de España |
Images for kids
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Seafood Restaurants in Cudillero
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The Silence beach
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Cape Vidio
See also
In Spanish: Cudillero para niños
