Ponga, Asturias

Ponga
Municipality

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Ponga

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 43°11′24″N 5°9′36″W / 43.19000°N 5.16000°WCoordinates: 43°11′24″N 5°9′36″W / 43.19000°N 5.16000°W
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Asturias
Province Asturias
Comarca Oriente
Judicial district Cangas de Onís
Capital San Juan de Beleño
Government
  Alcalde Cándido Vega Díaz (Unión Asturianista)
Area
  Total 205.98 km2 (79.53 sq mi)
Highest elevation 2,142 m (7,028 ft)
Population
  Total 694
  Density 3.4/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
Demonym pongueto/a
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 33557
San Juan de Beleño, capital of Ponga

Ponga is a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, northwestern Spain. Its capital is San Juan de Beleño.

Ecology

Ponga has a natural park.

Also, "Ponga-Amieva" is the name of a Special Protection Area for wild birds. [1]

History

Several archaeological remains show evidence that it was inhabited in the Bronze Age. During Roman colonization, Ponga belonged to the territory of Cantabria. The first documented reference of Ponga occurred in the time of Alfonso IX of León.

Parishes

There are nine parishes (administrative division):

Culture

Art

Among the most notable art displays are in rural churches including:

Holidays and festivals

References

  1. http://www.mma.es/secciones/biodiversidad/rednatura2000/rednatura_espana/pdf/es0000316.pdf

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