Langreo
Langreo (Spanish pronunciation: [laŋˈɡɾeo]) or Llangréu (Asturian pronunciation: [ʎaŋˈɡɾew]) (Asturian) is a municipality and town in northern Spain, in Asturias. It is the 4th largest town of Asturias with 43,000 inhabitants. Langreo is located in the centre of Asturias, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Oviedo. It was an important mining and metallurgical center.
Langreo
Llangréu | |
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Municipality | |
| Llangréu / Langreo | |
The town of Langreo at the Nalón Valley | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Llangreu | |
Langreo Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′N 5°41′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Comarca | Nalón |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmen Arbesçu (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82.46 km2 (31.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,021 m (3,350 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 39,984 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Langreanos |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Dialing code | 33930(District of La Felguera)
33900(District of Sama) 33920(District of Riaño) 33909(District of Ciaño) 33934(District of Lada) |
| Official language(s) | Asturian and Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
In the neighbourhood fruit and cider are produced, and there are still important coal mines, foundries, and factories for the manufacture of coarse cloth.
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