Cudillero

Cudillero
Municipality

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Location of Cudillero
Cudillero

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 43°33.6′N 6°9′W / 43.5600°N 6.150°WCoordinates: 43°33.6′N 6°9′W / 43.5600°N 6.150°W
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Asturias
Province Asturias
Comarca Avilés
Capital Cudillero
Government
 • Alcalde Francisco González Méndez (PSOE)
Area
 • Total 100.78 km2 (38.91 sq mi)
Elevation 785 m (2,575 ft)
Population
 • Total 5,855
 • Density 58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym pixueto/a
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 33150 al 33159
Official language(s) Pixueto, Spanish

Cudillero (Asturian: Cuideiru) is a small village and municipality in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. These days, Cudillero's main economic activities are related to tourism, but it is also known for its fishing ships. A legend says that it was founded by the Vikings. People from Cudillero speak Spanish and a dialect called Pixueto. Its capital is Cudillero.

History

Coat of Arms

Bottom: A reference to the Church of San Pedro.

Way of Saint James

The Way of Saint James, named The Northern Way (Camino de la Costa) passes through Cudillero. There is also a Pilgrim Heritage Hostal: Albergue de Peregrinos «Soto de Luiña» - Soto de Luiña, s/n - 3156-Cudillero with 20 Beds. Phone 985-59.00.03

Politic

PSOE PP IU-BA Others Total
2003 10 2 1 0 13
2007 10 3 0 0 13

Parishes

Cudillero has nine parishes (administrative divisions):

Demography

Seafood Restaurants in Cuideiru.
Concha de Artedo beach.
Quelle: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de España - grafische Aufarbeitung für Wikipedia

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