Villayón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villayón
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Location in Asturias.
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 Villayón
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Asturias |
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| Province | Asturias | |
| Comarca | Eo-Navia | |
| Capital | Villayón | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 132.46 km2 (51.14 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,248 | |
| • Density | 9.422/km2 (24.402/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
33717
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Villayón is a small town and an area (called a municipality) in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Asturias is a special region in northern Spain, known as an Autonomous Community.
Villayón is surrounded by other towns and areas. To the north, it borders Navia. To the west, you'll find Coaña, Boal, and Illano. On the east side are Valdés, Tineo, and Allande. Finally, to the south, it also borders Allande.
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History of Villayón
Villayón has a long and interesting past, with signs of people living there for thousands of years.
Ancient Times and Roman Influence
Long ago, people built special structures in this area. You can still visit some ancient hill forts, which were old fortified settlements, and Dolmen, which are large stone tombs. These show us how early communities lived.
The Romans also came to Villayón. They were great builders! They constructed bridges that are still used today. This shows how well they built things and how important this area was.
Villayón in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages (a period from about 500 AD to 1500 AD), Villayón was part of a larger area called Navia, Asturias. It was not its own separate municipality yet.
Later, in 1868, the local church area (called a parish) officially separated. This made Villayón its own independent municipality.
Geography and Nature
Villayón is a beautiful place with interesting natural features.
Rivers and Waterfalls
The Río Navia is an important river that flows through the municipality. Rivers are vital for life and often shape the land around them.
One of the most famous natural spots in Villayón is the Oneta Falls (Cascada de Oneta). These waterfalls are the highest in all of Asturias! They are a popular place to visit and enjoy nature.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Villayón has changed a lot over the years.
Understanding Population Trends
Looking at population numbers helps us understand how a place grows or shrinks. In Villayón, the population has seen ups and downs.
The chart below shows how many people lived in Villayón at different times. You can see that the population was quite high in the mid-1900s, reaching over 5,000 people in 1960. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
Local Divisions: Parishes
Like many municipalities in Spain, Villayón is divided into smaller areas called parishes. These are traditional local divisions.
The municipality of Villayón includes six different parishes:
- Arbón
- Busmente-Herías-La Muria
- Oneta
- Parlero
- Ponticiella
- Villayón (parish)
See also
In Spanish: Villayón para niños
