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Sobrescobio (Spanish pronunciation: [soβɾesˈkoβjo]; Asturian: Sobrescubiu) is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Piloña, on the east by Caso, on the south by Aller, and on the west by Laviana. It is situated in the southeast section of Asturias, at the eastern limit of the Nalón mineral basin.

Sobrescobio
Municipality
Town Hall at Rioseco
Sobrescobio
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°12′N 5°28′W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Asturias
ProvinceAsturias
ComarcaNalón
CapitalRioseco
Government
  AlcaldeMarcelino Martínez (PSOE)
Area
  Total69.43 km2 (26.81 sq mi)
Elevation
381 m (1,250 ft)
Highest elevation
1,862 m (6,109 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total818
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Demonymcoyanés
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

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


Río Nalon passes Sobrescobio. The rivers Rio del Alba, Rio Llaimu, Rio Nozalin and Rio Huegro are located nearby. The reservoir Embalse de Rioseco is in Rioseco, the Capital of Sobrescobio.


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 Hill Forts (at Agues (Soto de Agues), Campiellos and Corona de Castro) also Dolmen (at Pumarín, Unqueru, Campu La Braña und Monte Caón) are open to visitors.

The Romans built some bridges along the Rio Nalon.

In the Middle Ages the area was held by the Order of Santiago. In 1528 Philip II sold Sobrescobio for the price of 600,000 Maravedí to the Benedictine Monastery of San Vicente of Oviedo. To this occasion dates the first documented use of the town's name. Later in the 16th century it became an autonomous possession of the Spanish crown.

During the Peninsular War General Jean Pierre François Bonet passed through Sobrescobio on the way to the Battle of Salamanca.


Economics


Agriculture dominated the area until the 19th century. The chestnuts from Sobrescobio where well known in Spain. Falling prices and the industrial expansion in Oviedo and Gijon caused an exodus from Sobrescobio. Regional tourism is expanding, attracting those who appreciate nature and silence.


Demography


From: INE Archiv

Parishes



Villages



Main sights



Notable people



References


  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.



На других языках


[de] Sobrescobio

Sobrescobio ist eine Gemeinde in der autonomen Region Asturien, im Norden Spaniens.
- [en] Sobrescobio

[es] Sobrescobio

Sobrescobio (en asturiano Sobrescobiu) es un concejo de la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias, en España.

[ru] Собрескобио

Собрескобио (исп. Sobrescobio, астур. Sobrescobiu) — муниципалитет в Испании, входит в провинцию Астурия. Муниципалитет находится в составе района (комарки) Налон. Занимает площадь 69,43 км². Население — 876 человек.



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