Villayón
Villayón is a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.
Location
The community is bounded by Navia in the north, to the west of Coaña, Boal and Illano, to the east by Valdés, Tineo and Allande in the south of Allande.
History
The top two fields of the arms relate to the crest of Navia, the lower large field to the cattle wealth of the region.
As almost everywhere in Asturias confirm findings from the Stone Age, the early settlement of the region. Several hill forts of the early Asturians and other Celtic tribes can still be seen today. The Romans had several forts and bridges still exist from this period that are still in use.
By the year 1868 Villayón is incorporated in the comarca of Navia and receives as last church independence.
Natural site
The predominantly of limestone, shale and sandstone base, with the Carondio ( 1,221 m) as highest point, is typical of the region.
The municipality is crossed by the River Navia. The waterfalls of Oneta ( Cascada de Oneta ) are the largest of Asturias. The Arbon Lake is a mountain lake and a major tourist destination.
As in many parts of Asturias prevails here due to the proximity to the Gulf Stream, an almost Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers but cold winters ago, in the fall it comes sometimes to relatively strong storms.
Economy
As in many parts of Asturias, agriculture is the largest source of income here. Specifically, the livestock industry (as well as the emblem recognizable) and beekeeping are the outstanding specialties of agriculture. Because of its location on the Rio Navia, the tourism industry is conceived especially for nature lovers, canoeists and anglers very strong in growth. Trade and production takes place only in medium-sized companies.
Policy
Demographics
1991 and 2010
1991
Attractions
- Castro de Illaso (castle )
- Dolmen de Barandon
- Roman bridges in La Puntiga and Polea
- Villayón - San Pedro Church and Chapel of San José
- Oneta - Waterfall and Hermitage of Santa María
- Zoreda - Capilla de Lengomñin
- Ponticiella - Waterfall Mexica
- Arbon - Parish Church
- Parlero - Church of San Bartolomé
- Bullimeiro - Puente de la Ferrería
- Busmente - Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Festivals and Celebrations
- Ponticiella - Ecce Homo first Saturday in May
- Villayón - San Pedro June 29 and Virgen de los Dolores September 15
- Granas, La Riestra and San Cristóbal - San Cristóbal July 10
- Arbon - Santiago and Santa Ana July 25 and 26
- Parlero - San Bartolomé August 24, La Velilla September 17
- Oneta - Santa María de Oneta September 9
- Busmente - La Pena September 24
- Valdedo - Pilgrimage de Nuestra Señora de las Virtudes end of August
- Granas - Fiesta de los Choferes
Subdivision
The municipality is divided into six parroquias.
- Arbon
- Herias y La Muria Busmente ( Eirías y La Muria Busmente )
- Oneta
- Parlero ( Parl.leiru )
- Ponticiella ( Ponticella )
- Villayón
The municipality of the following villages and hamlets include: Bullimeiro, Berrugas, Candanosa, Lagos, las Cárcobas, Lendelforno, Lendequintana, Zureirina, Balvona, Parlero, Auguamaroza, Argolellas, El Bedural, Barandon, Busmayor, Bustalfoyao, A Candaosa, As Candaosas, Castaedo, El Couz, Iyaso, Llanteiro, Llouredo, Murias, Ponticella, Poxos, Solares, Trabada, Valdedo, Valle, L' Azoreira, Berbegueira, Carriu, Castañeira, La Folgueirosa, grass, Martintourín, Masenga, Ribalaugua, La Riestre, San Cristoubu, El Sel.lón, Villayón.
Swell
- Population figures, see INE
- Area Code
- Altitude Google Earth