Ponticella

Ponticella
CountrySpain
CommunityAsturias
ComarcaEo-Navia
MunicipalityVillayón
Area
 • Total
54.15 km2 (20.91 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
450

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

Geography

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

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

The area includes the next airport Oviedo.

Economy

Agriculture has dominated the region for hundreds of years.

Climate

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

Points of interest

  • Castro de Illaso
  • Cascada de Méxica

Smaller villages in the Parroquia

References

  1. ^ File with the official place names of Villayón

Populationsdata > INE

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

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