Collao is a

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, a

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within the province and

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, in northern

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. The parish is located on Highway AS-113. It is in size, and is situated at an elevation of

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. The population is 488 (

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2006). The postal code is 33518. Collao and other nearby parishes, such as Lieres and Carbayín, are historically associated with

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n mining.

Culture

Collao's patron saint festivities honor San Cristóbal, and are held every year on the first Sunday of July. The Gazetteer of SADEI identifies five notable sites within the parish: The Cirigüeyu, Cordón, Fuentemil, Llorián and La Quintana. Buildings unique to Collao include the Church of San Cristóbal de Collao, the old public school (now converted into a community center), and the Source of Veneros. Currently, there are two associations in Collao of social and cultural interest. The oldest of these is the Society of Celebration, which each year organizes the

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festival. The other is the Neighborhood Association, whose office is located in the school administration building.

References

External links

Sociedad Asturiana de Estudios Económicos e Industriales (Asturian society of economic and industrial studies) (SADEI)
English language Parishes in Siero {{asturias-geo-stub