Castrillón (Boal)
Castrillón ( Asturian Castriyón ) is a Parroquia and a place in the municipality of Boal of the Autonomous Community of Asturias in northern Spain. The 195 inhabitants ( 2011) living in an area of 20.04 km ², 11 km from the municipal capital Boal, on the right bank of the Rio Navia. First traces of settlement date of the Celts, as proven by numerous sites in the community. The settlement was over the Castro culture and the Roman occupation at constant. The Castle ( Castro) on the mountain slopes above the Rio Navia is named after the community. The castle itself was used in 1897 as a quarry, leaving only remnants of the foundations can be seen.
Attractions
- Parish Church of San Pedro
Villages and hamlets
Swell
- Population figures, see INE