Langreo

Langreo ( Asturian Llangreu ) is a city in the northern Spanish autonomous community of Asturias, a Concejo ( in Asturias and Galicia match Concejos the municipios in the rest of Spain) is called borough. Langreo has 43 070 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2013) and a size of 83 km ². The place consists of several parishes ( districts ), of which La Felguera with 22,000 inhabitants and Sama are the most important, with 12,000 inhabitants. The Río Nalón flows through Langreo.

  • 2.1 land
  • 2.2 Rivers and lakes
  • 2.3 Road Access
  • 7.1 Museums

History

To the Middle Ages

Langreos foundation goes well back to the Romans, they had built here a major road to transport the minerals produced. There are still bridges, and fragments of the road, which are used to today. Two forts, Pico Castiello in Ciaño and in Riano were built around this road to protect. 857, Ordoño I. gave the church to the Archdiocese of Oviedo, the name of Langueyo was first mentioned. the Archdiocese donated to the community then the churches ( Iglesias) Santa Eulalia, San Cosme and San Damián (probably to appease even the banging their influence trading houses ). 1075, rose Alfonso VI. new taxes, which is also the Archdiocese of Oviedo ( and thus its communities ) concerned; The unloved Queen Urraca confirmed these taxes. However, the archdiocese refused to pay these taxes, prompting an embargo on the affected communities was imposed. Under the banner of Langreo then rebelled against the crown and 10 cadets joined the Cid.

To Today

During the Spanish War of Independence, the community was reflected and transmitted marshland. French troops burned the San Lorenzo del Puente Church. During the Carlistenaufstände burned down in 1874, the entire city archive. In the 18th century, Langreo joined the " minefield " ( Cuenca Mineras Asturianas - a composite of the mining communities operated ) at. The growing industrialization led among other things to founding the still existing company Duro Felguera, SA (Founder - Pedro Duro ) and the " Fábrica de La Felguera " ( linen production and processing). In the following years even its own railway line, the " Ferrocarril de Langreo " was founded, which describes the distance Langreo - served Gijon. Parts of the track and the " Industrial Park " Felguera were asked in 1960 by the UNESCO protected.

The coat of arms

  • Above: angel cross
  • Bottom left: emblem of the " infanzones " of Langreo (the ten cadets )
  • Bottom right: the Victory Cross above the symbols of industry and mining

Geology

Land

Limestone and shale are the dominant rock formations. The mountain ranges of the Sierra de la Rondiz are typical of this part of Asturias.

Rivers and Lakes

The Rio Candin and the Rio Villar are the largest rivers in the municipality. The Rio Villar is also a natural border with the neighboring municipality of San Martín del Rey Aurelio.

Transport links

  • Nearest Airport: Airport Asturias in Oviedo.
  • Coming from Gijon or the province of León in the AS- 1, in cross Langreo on the AS -111, exit Langreo is 2.5 Km.
  • Stops the feve in each place.

Economy

The agriculture focuses on the cultivation of wheat, hemp and fruit. Langreo and the region of the " mine belt" ( Cuenca Mineras ) has important coal and iron mines, steel industry and factories for the manufacture of linen are still the largest employer in the community.

Demographics

Policy

The incumbent Mayor, María Esther Díaz ( PSOE), is in office since 1999. The division of the 21 seats in the " council " is as follows:

Parroquias

Langreo is divided into eight parroquias:

  • Barros
  • Ciaño
  • La Felguera
  • La Venta
  • Lada
  • Riano
  • Sama
  • Tuilla

Attractions

  • Church - San Esteban in Ciaño, from the 13th century
  • Church - Santuario del Carbayu supposed to have taken place where a Marian apparition in the 18th century.
  • Church - Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol in Sama, destroyed during the Revolution in 1934, rebuilt in neo-Gothic style.
  • Many more Featured items can be found on the website of the city under the Turismo tab.

Museums

  • Industrial Museum (Museo de la Siderurgia de Asturias) in La Felguera
  • Pictures Collection ( Pinacoteca Eduardo Úrculo ) in La Felguera

Festivals and Celebrations

Are almost daily in this active community events. The calendar of events can be found on the website under the tab > Turismo > Eventos y festivos Gastronomicos.

Personalities

  • David Villa, Football Player
  • Manuel Mejuto González, football referee
  • Pablo Antón Marín Estrada writer

Swell

  • Population figures, see INE
  • Zip see
  • Coordinates and altitude information see Google Earth
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