Pion[1] is one of 41 parishes (administrative divisions) in Villaviciosa, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Situated at 76 m (249 ft) above sea level, the parroquia is 13.11 km2 (5.06 sq mi) has a population of 392 (INE 2020).

On September 4, 2023, the jury of the Princess of Asturias Awards granted Pion, along with Arroes and Candanal, the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award.[2]

Villages and hamlets

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  • El Curviellu
  • El Requexu
  • El Valle
  • La Riera
  • Pion
Other places
  • Arbezu
  • Bellide
  • Brañaverniz
  • Buznéu
  • Bárcena
  • Carpintosa
  • Casamoria
  • Costales
  • El Gomial
  • El Prioratu
  • El Préstamu
  • El Riberu
  • Fonfría
  • Fuentescala
  • L'Acebal
  • La Cabañina
  • La Cabañona
  • La Casa'l Yanqui
  • La Casona
  • La Cuétara
  • La Garita
  • La Pedrera
  • La Rasa
  • La Rebollada
  • La Torre
  • La Venta
  • Llantáu
  • Los Picaretos
  • Moñancu
  • Peñesblanques
  • Samartín

See also

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References

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  1. ^ File with the official place names of Villaviciosa
  2. ^ "Parroquias de Arroes, Pion y Candanal, Villaviciosa (2023)" (in Spanish). Retrieved September 12, 2023.

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