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Gijón

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Updated Thursday, October 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Gijón?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers to Spain should review general travel advice regarding entry requirements, safety regulations such as fines for nitrous oxide consumption in certain areas, and transit procedures.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Fines exist for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gijón month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gijón are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and November the wettest (about 147 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.76.11386.0
February13.76.51027.0
March14.47.11038.7
April15.58.9859.9
May17.611.48310.8
June20.114.79510.4
July22.116.64511.4
August22.917.05410.3
September21.414.9819.7
October19.612.71008.0
November15.79.41476.3
December14.07.41315.7

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What is being reported around Gijón

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People and places shaping Gijón

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Research updated Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Past and future events in Gijón

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1990

    These dolmens were discovered in 1990 and were supposedly built around 5000 BC.

  2. Discovery of Monte Areo dolmens

    Neolithic dolmens on Monte Areo were discovered in 1990

Current public leadership

  • Carmen Moriyón

    Wikidata currently records this person as Gijón's head of government. Surgeon and mayor of Gijón (2011-2019; 2023-).

People associated with this place

  • Lara Álvarez (born 1986)

    journalist and television presenter

  • Carolina del Castillo Díaz (1867–1933)

    Spanish painter

  • Pablo Carreño Busta (born 1991)

    tennis player

  • Miguel Dongil y Sánchez (born 1987)

    historian

  • Luis Enrique (born 1970)

    football manager and former football player

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Gijón yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Gijón yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • asturies.com

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gijón.

  • Voluntad

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gijón. Spanish newspaper (1937-1975).

  • El Noroeste

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gijón. Newspaper in Spain (1897-1937).

  • La Prensa

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gijón.

  • Televisión del Principado de Asturias 2

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gijón. Spanish television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

No named building or landmark has passed the source checks for Gijón yet.

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01 · Overview

Gijón, in brief

Gijón is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Gijón took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gijón

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gijón

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gijón

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gijón

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gijón

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gijón

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gijón

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01 · Q&A

Where is Gijón located and what are its coordinates?

Gijón is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 43.5357, -5.6615, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gijón?

Gijón has a recorded population of approximately 271,780 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gijón?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gijón include ES-ES, CA, GL, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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