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1. www.britannica.com › place › Asturias-region-SpainAsturias | Spain, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Area 4,094 square miles (10,604 square km). Pop. (2007 est.) 1,074,862. Geography. Asturias, Spain. Mountains cover more than four-fifths of Asturias. The region may be divided into several east-west zones. North to south, these include the plains and hills of the Atlantic coast, which occupy a narrow strip and recede into a range of coastal hills.

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   Asturias is situated in a mountainous setting with vast greenery and lush vegetation, making it part of Green Spain. The region has a maritime climate. It receives plenty of annual rainfall and little sunshine by Spanish standards and has very moderated seasons, most often averaging in the lower 20s celsius.

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   Where is Asturias located?

   • Asturias, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of Spain that is coextensive with the northwestern Spanish provincia (province) of Asturias. It is bounded by the autonomous communities of Cantabria to the east, Castile-León to the south, and Galicia to the west. The Cantabrian Sea lies to the north.

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   How big is Asturias?

   • The autonomous community of Asturias was established by the statute of autonomy of December 30, 1981. The capital is Oviedo. Area 4,094 square miles (10,604 square km). Pop. (2007 est.) 1,074,862. Mountains cover more than four-fifths of Asturias.

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   What are the three main areas of Asturias?

   • And while that is an apt description, Asturias can really be broken down into three separate categories: First, the urban area, which is predominantly the triangle that connects Oviedo, Gijón, and Avilés. Next, the sea and the coastline, which stretches all along the north of the region from east to west.

   A Local's Guide to Travel in Asturias, Spain — Go Ask A Local

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   How many people live in Asturias?

   • According to the 2020 census, the region has a population of 1,018,784 which constitutes 2.1% of the population of Spain, with the population density numbering 96 people per square kilometre. Asturian population has the highest mortality rate in Spain and the lowest total fertility rate (1.03), the lowest in the European Union.

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   The key features of Asturian geography are its rugged coastal cliffs and the mountainous interior. The climate of Asturias is heavily marked by the Gulf Stream. Falling within the Cantabrian belt known as Green Spain it has high precipitations all year round.

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Asturias is one of four regions along Spain's north coast, from Galicia in the west to the Basque Country in the east. The Principality of Asturias, as it’s officially known, brims with ...

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   Asturias is part of the "Jurassic Coast," renowned for its fossil-rich cliffs and beaches. Palaeontologists have unearthed many ancient marine fossils from the area, making it a paleontological treasure trove. The region is known for its unique architecture, including the distinctive Asturian wooden balconies, known as "galerias."

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8. goaskalocal.com › blog › asturias-spain-travel-guideA Local's Guide to Travel in Asturias, Spain — Go Ask A Local

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   Apr 13, 2024 · Geographically, the region is wedged between the high mountain peaks of the Asturian Range and the Cantabrian Sea, and it is equal parts a mountain destination and a coastal haven. Along the coast are elegant seaside towns, spectacular beaches, and the region’s few big cities.

9. fascinatingspain.com › place-to-visit › what-to-seeThe Most Beautiful Asturian Towns | Fascinating Spain

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   Lastres. The steep, cobbled streets filled with traditional houses make Lastres one of the most beautiful Asturian villages to visit in a day. This picturesque coastal village has been declared a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. The TV show Doctor Mateo showed the whole world the beauty of this village, which ...