Lugones, Siero
Lugones (in Asturian language, Llugones[1]) is a parish in Siero, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.
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| Coordinates: 43.4°N 5.8°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Siero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,646 |
It is 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) in size, with a population of 11,646 (INE 2006). It is situated at 159 m (522 ft) above sea level. The postal code is 33420.
Lugones has existed since before the time of the Roman Empire, named after the Luggoni tribe, itself named after the Celtic God Lug.
Villages
The villages and hamlets include: El Carbayu, El Castro, El Cuetu, La Ería, Folgueras, Lugones, Los Molinos, Paredes, Los Peñones, Puente Vieyu, El Resbalón, San José, El Sucu, La Torre and El Villar.
References
- Toponymy of the Municipality of Siero Archived 2013-11-02 at the Wayback Machine; BOPA, 11 August 2009
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