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Xixón

Xixón, known in Spanish as Gijón, is a municipality and the largest city in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. It lies on the Bay of Biscay along the northern coast and serves as a major urban and port center in the region. The city is known for its beaches, maritime heritage and role as a commercial hub.

Xixón originated as a fishing port and grew significantly during the industrial era, driven by coal mining,

Although coal extraction has declined, the port, manufacturing and tourism remain important to the economy. The

Key landmarks include the Port of El Musel, the Cerro de Santa Catalina with the Elogio del

The population is predominantly Spanish-speaking, with Asturian spoken in some areas and used in place names

shipbuilding
and
related
industries.
The
city
today
preserves
a
legacy
of
industrial
architecture
while
expanding
into
services,
culture
and
education,
with
notable
projects
such
as
the
Laboral
Ciudad
de
la
Cultura.
city
hosts
cultural
institutions
and
events,
and
is
recognized
for
Asturian
cider
and
seafood
traditions,
as
well
as
a
vibrant
street
life.
Horizonte
sculpture
by
Eduardo
Chillida,
the
historic
Cimavilla
district,
and
the
modern
Laboral
Ciudad
de
la
Cultura
complex.
Nearby
natural
attractions
include
Playa
de
San
Lorenzo
and
the
Cabo
de
Peñas
lighthouse.
(Xixón
in
Asturian).
The
city
has
road
and
rail
connections
along
the
northern
coast,
including
the
A-8
highway
and
regional
rail
links,
and
access
to
Asturias
Airport
via
the
nearby
area.