Ponticella[1] (Spanish: Ponticiella) is one of six parishes in the municipality of Villayón, in Asturias, Spain.

Ponticella
Ponticella is located in Spain
Ponticella
Ponticella
Ponticella in Spain
Country  Spain
Community float Asturias
Comarca Eo-Navia
Municipality float Villayón
Population
 – Total (2007)
 – %Asturia
 – Density
 
 450
 0,04%
 8,47/km2
Altitude meters 456
Area 53,16 km2
Postcode 33718

Geography

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Villayón in Asturia

Ponticella is a Parroquia with 450 inhabitants, as of 2007, and an area of 53,16 km2. It is at an elevation of 456 meters. The village is 14 km away from the capital Villayón.

Rivers and lakes

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The Rivers Rio de Llouxeira and Rio Cabornel pass the Parroquia together with many smaller streams.

The (Waterfalls) Cascada de Méxica are found in this area.

Traffic

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The area includes the next airport Oviedo.

Economy

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Agriculture has dominated the region for hundreds of years.

Climate

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Warm summers and smooth, seldom hard winters. In autumn strong storms are possible.

Points of interest

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  • Castro de Illaso
  • Cascada de Méxica

Smaller villages in the Parroquia

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References

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Populationsdata > INE

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43°39′36.8″N 7°14′10.3″W / 43.660222°N 7.236194°W / 43.660222; -7.236194