Avilés

city and municipality (concejo) in Asturias, Spain

Avilés (Spanish pronunciation: [aβiˈles]) is a city in Asturias, Spain. Avilés is with Oviedo and Gijón, one of the main towns in the Principality of Asturias.

Avilés
City and Municipality
San Francisco street
San Francisco street
Flag of Avilés
Coat of arms of Avilés
Avilés is located in Spain
Avilés
Avilés
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°33′22″N 5°54′30″W / 43.55611°N 5.90833°W / 43.55611; -5.90833
Country Spain
Autonomous communityAsturias
ProvinceAsturias
ComarcaAvilés
CapitalAvilés
Government
 • MayorMariví Monteserín (PSOE)
Area
 • Total26.81 km2 (10.35 sq mi)
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total78,715
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Demonymavilesino
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33401 to 33403
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

References change

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.