Gijón

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Gijón

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Gijón is a major coastal city located in the autonomous community of Asturias in northwestern Spain. It sits on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea and has a long history as an industrial and maritime hub. Today, it is a center for tourism and research.

Statistics

Area

183.95 km²

Population

269,894

Location