Laviana
title: "Laviana" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["municipalities-in-asturias", "parishes-in-laviana"] topic_path: "general/municipalities-in-asturias" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laviana" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Laviana |
| settlement_type | Municipality |
| official_name | |
| native_name | Llaviana |
| image_skyline | Penamayor.jpg |
| image_caption | Peñamayor Mountain, at Llaviana. |
| image_flag | Flag of Laviana.jpg |
| image_shield | Coat of Arms of Laviana (Official).svg |
| image_map | Laviana.png |
| pushpin_map | Spain |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Spain |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Spain |
| subdivision_type1 | Autonomous community |
| subdivision_name1 | Asturias |
| subdivision_type2 | Province |
| subdivision_name2 | Asturias |
| subdivision_type3 | Comarca |
| subdivision_name3 | Nalón |
| seat_type | Capital |
| seat | Pola de Laviana |
| coordinates | |
| elevation_max_m | 1560 |
| area_total_km2 | 130.99 |
| established_title | |
| population_as_of | |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | |
| population_demonym | lavianés |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| blank_name_sec1 | Official language(s) |
| blank_info_sec1 | Bable, Spanish |
| timezone | CET |
| utc_offset | +1 |
| timezone_DST | CEST |
| utc_offset_DST | +2 |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 33970, 33979, 33980 |
| area_code_type | Dialing code |
| leader_title | Alcalde |
| leader_name | Julio García Rodríguez |
| leader_party | PSOE |
| website | |
| :: |
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Laviana (Asturian: Llaviana) is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, located in Spain. It is bordered on the north by Bimenes and Nava, on the south by Aller, on the east by Piloña and Sobrescobio, and on the west by San Martín del Rey Aurelio and Mieres.
Situated in the basin of the Rio Nalon, it is a terminal for the FC de Langreo railway, now part of FEVE, which connects it to the port of Gijón.
Economy
Mining, agriculture, and stock-rearing have been the principal industries since the early 20th century.
History
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Prehistoric signs are found almost everywhere in Asturias, including in the Laviana region. Several Hill Forts and Dolmen dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age are still accessible (Castro de El Cercu, El Prau in Castiello and La Corona in Boroñes). Additionally, the Romans built bridges along the Rio Nalon Street, which are still in use today.
The name Flaviana was first recorded in 1115, when the area bordered the Monastery of "San Vicente de Oviedo". During the Peninsular War and the Carlism revolution, Laviana was the site of several notable battles.
Coat of arms
- Top left: Coat of Arms from family León León
- Middle left: Coat of Arms from family León France
- Bottom left: Coat of Arms from family Quirós
- Top right: Coat of Arms from family León Holy Roman Empire (Austria)
- Middle right: Coat of Arms from family León Castile
- Bottom right: Coat of Arms from family Alvarez de las Asturias
- The middle: the Victorycross
Demography
|1991= 15204 |1996= 15105 |2001= 14531 |2004= 14373 |2007= 14312}}
Politics
The current mayor of Llaviana is Julio García Rodríguez (FSA-PSOE), in office since 20 October 2017.
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| Total | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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Points of interest
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- Iglesia (Church) de San Nicolás (from the 12th century)
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señor de Otero
- La Casona de los Menéndez (cheese production)
- also take a look into the website Monumentos
Fiesta and feria
Special events take place in the region almost every month; important dates can be found on the website ´´Fiestas´´
''Parroquias'' (parishes)
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| Parroquia | Population (2014) | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrio | 123 | 54 | 69 |
| El Condado/El Condao | 596 | 302 | 294 |
| Entralgo | 245 | 120 | 125 |
| Lorio | 682 | 313 | 369 |
| Pola de Laviana | 9151 | 4372 | 4779 |
| Tiraña | 1804 | 888 | 916 |
| Tolivia | 187 | 91 | 96 |
| Villoria | 1003 | 478 | 525 |
| :: |
Famous people
- Armando Palacio Valdés, writer
- Los Berrones, agro-rock group
- Roberto Canella, football player
- Viti Rozada, football player
References
References
- [http://www.infoelectoral.mir.es/min/ Dirección General de Política Interior]
- [http://elecciones.mir.es/resultados2011/99MU/DMU0333903299_L1.htm?d=342&e=0 Elecciones Locales 2011]
- [http://elecciones.mir.es/resultadoslocales2015/99MU/DMU0333903299_L1.htm Elecciones Locales 2015]
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