Laviana (Asturian: Llaviana) is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, located in Spain. It is bordered on the north by Bimenes and Nava, on the south by Aller, on the east by Piloña and Sobrescobio, and on the west by San Martín del Rey Aurelio and Mieres.
Situated in the basin of the Rio Nalon, it is a terminal for the FC de Langreo railway, now part of FEVE, which connects it to the port of Gijón.
Economy
Mining, agriculture, and stock-rearing have been the principal industries since the early 20th century.
History
Prehistoric signs are found almost everywhere in Asturias, including in the Laviana region. Several Hill Forts and Dolmen dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age are still accessible (Castro de El Cercu, El Prau in Castiello and La Corona in Boroñes). Additionally, the Romans built bridges along the Rio Nalon Street, which are still in use today.
The name Flaviana was first recorded in 1115, when the area bordered the Monastery of "San Vicente de Oviedo". During the Peninsular War and the Carlism revolution, Laviana was the site of several notable battles.
Coat of arms Top left: Coat of Arms from family León > León Middle left: Coat of Arms from family León > France Bottom left: Coat of Arms from family Quirós Top right: Coat of Arms from family León > Holy Roman Empire (Austria) Middle right: Coat of Arms from family León > Castile Bottom right: Coat of Arms from family Alvarez de las Asturias The middle: the Victorycross
Demography
Politics The current mayor of Llaviana is Julio García Rodríguez (FSA-PSOE), in office since 20 October 2017.
Party/List 1979 1983 1987Dirección General de Política Interior 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011Elecciones Locales 2011 2015Elecciones Locales 2015 FSA-PSOE 8 10 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 PCE / IU-BA / IU-The Greens 5 4 5 6 6 3 4 3 3 4 Somos 2 CD / AP / PP 3 1 2 4 4 4 5 3 2 FAC 3 1 PAS / URAS-PAS 0 1 0 1 0 URAS / URAS-PAS 1 1 UCD / CDS 4 1 1 3 1 Total 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Points of interest
Iglesia (Church) de San Nicolás (from the 12th century) Iglesia de Nuestra Señor de Otero La Casona de los Menéndez (cheese production) also take a look into the website Monumentos
Fiesta and feria Special events take place in the region almost every month; important dates can be found on the website ´´Fiestas´´
Parroquias (parishes)
Parroquia Population (2014) Males Females Carrio 123 54 69 El Condado/El Condao 596 302 294 Entralgo 245 120 125 Lorio 682 313 369 Pola de Laviana 9151 4372 4779 Tiraña 1804 888 916 Tolivia 187 91 96 Villoria 1003 478 525
Famous people Armando Palacio Valdés, writer Los Berrones, agro-rock group Roberto Canella, football player Viti Rozada, football player See also List of municipalities in Asturias
References
External links
Citypage Federación Asturiana de Concejos Foros de Laviana (web-forum about Laviana)