Population
Siero
Economy
Capital
By Héctor Garmón
Origin
Geographical location
Culture
Origin
The origins of Siero date back to the Middle Ages, with the first written mention in 905, when King Alfonso III donated the church of San Martín de Siero. Its development as a municipality was consolidated in 1270 with the granting of its town charter by Alfonso X "The Wise," a milestone that granted population and rights to the inhabitants of the area.
Geographical location
Siero is a municipality located in the central area of Asturias, bordering to the north with Gijón, to the east with Villaviciosa, Sariego, Nava and Bimenes, to the south with Langreo and San Martín del Rey Aurelio, and to the west with Oviedo and Llanera.
Population
Siero has 51.792 inhabitants. The population is distributed across 29 parishes.
Capital
The capital of Siero is Pola de Siero. It is the administrative and commercial capital of the council and one of the most important towns in the municipality.
Culture
The culture of Siero is a mixture of its prehistoric and mining past with a strong tradition of Asturian gastronomy and cider.
Economy
Siero's economy is characterized by a transition from its historical foundations of agriculture and livestock farming towards a strong service sector and a remarkable business density, driven by its strategic location in Asturias. Examples; CAPSA, Amazon, etc.
Siero
Héctor Garvic
Created on October 15, 2025
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Population
Siero
Economy
Capital
By Héctor Garmón
Origin
Geographical location
Culture
Origin
The origins of Siero date back to the Middle Ages, with the first written mention in 905, when King Alfonso III donated the church of San Martín de Siero. Its development as a municipality was consolidated in 1270 with the granting of its town charter by Alfonso X "The Wise," a milestone that granted population and rights to the inhabitants of the area.
Geographical location
Siero is a municipality located in the central area of Asturias, bordering to the north with Gijón, to the east with Villaviciosa, Sariego, Nava and Bimenes, to the south with Langreo and San Martín del Rey Aurelio, and to the west with Oviedo and Llanera.
Population
Siero has 51.792 inhabitants. The population is distributed across 29 parishes.
Capital
The capital of Siero is Pola de Siero. It is the administrative and commercial capital of the council and one of the most important towns in the municipality.
Culture
The culture of Siero is a mixture of its prehistoric and mining past with a strong tradition of Asturian gastronomy and cider.
Economy
Siero's economy is characterized by a transition from its historical foundations of agriculture and livestock farming towards a strong service sector and a remarkable business density, driven by its strategic location in Asturias. Examples; CAPSA, Amazon, etc.