Sobrescobio
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Sobrescobio (Spanish pronunciation:
It forms part of the Communal Valley of Nalón, together with Langreo, San Martín del Rey Aurelio, Laviana and Caso. With Caso, it forms part of the Parque Natural de Redes.
Geography
Geology
Limestone, slate and occasionally sandstone are the typical rocks in this area. The mountains of the Sierra Grandesllanes, Sierra Carderu, Sierra del Crespón, Sierra Mermeja and Sierra de Collaroces surround the area with El Retriñón, (1.862 m) as highest point.
Rivers and lakes
Climate
The climate includes warm summers and mild winters. Strong storms can occur in spring and fall.
History
Human settlement in the area dates to prehistoric times. Some
The Romans built some bridges along the Rio Nalon.
In the Middle Ages the area was held by the
During the Peninsular War General Jean Pierre François Bonet passed through Sobrescobio on the way to the Battle of Salamanca.
Economics
Demography
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Parishes
- Ladines (in Asturian: Llaíñes)
- Oviñana
- San Andrés de Agues
Villages
- Campiellos (Campiellos)
- La Polina (La Polina)
- Ladines (Llaíñes)
- Rioseco (Rusecu)
- Soto de Agues (Soto d'Agües)
- Villamorey (Villamorei)
Main sights
- Castle of Villamorey
- "Casa de los Canella" (16th century)
- Parish church of Santa María la Real de Oviñana (15th century)
- Natural Park of Redes
Notable people
- Juan Bautista Gutiérrez (1896–1978), businessman based in Guatemala; he was born in the village of Campiellos.
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- Populationsdata INE
- Altitude Google Earth
- Postcode [1]
External links
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- Federación Asturiana de Concejos (in Spanish)
- Estado del Embalse de Tanes-Rioseco (in Spanish)