L'Entregu Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids L'Entregu L'Entregu
Town
Aerial view of the town
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Asturias
Province	Asturias
Municipality	San Martín del Rey Aurelio
Parish	Linares
Population (2009)
• Total	7,346

L'Entregu is a lively town located in San Martín del Rey Aurelio, a municipality in Asturias, a beautiful region in northern Spain. Its name, L'Entregu, means "the Hand-over." In 2007, L'Entregu joined with two nearby towns, Sotrondio and Blimea. Together, they formed a larger population center within the San Martín del Rey Aurelio municipality. A year later, in 2008, the town's official name became bilingual, meaning it can be called both L'Entregu and El Entrego. In 2009, about 7,346 people lived in L'Entregu itself. If you include the wider area of the parish of Linares, the population was around 9,177.

Exploring L'Entregu
Famous People from L'Entregu
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Exploring L'Entregu

L'Entregu has a clear town layout with a main urban area and several smaller neighborhoods around it. When you enter the town, you'll pass through a neighborhood called Fradera.

Fun Places to Visit

One of the town's special spots is Park La Laguna. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. You can also visit the beautiful Iglesia de San Andrés, which is a local church.

The Mining Museum

A very popular attraction in L'Entregu is the Mining Museum of Asturias. It's located in the San Vicente neighborhood. This museum is super interesting because it teaches you all about the history of mining in the region. It's actually the second most visited museum in all of Asturias!

Sports and Nature

The Nalón River flows right next to the town, and the Nalón Road runs parallel to it. If you love sports, L'Entregu has its own local football (soccer) team called L'Entregu CF.

Famous People from L'Entregu

Some notable people have come from L'Entregu:

Graciano Antuña (1903 - 1937) was a Spanish politician who worked for workers' rights.
Pablo Xuan Manzano Rodríguez (born 1948) is a scholar who studies the Asturian language and culture.