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Why Gijón / Why Asturias: overview for people deciding
Asturias has about 1.02 million residents, a coastal Atlantic setting, an airport that handled 2.05 million passengers in 2025, and a cost level below Madrid/Barcelona on rent.
- Why it matters
- A fact-based overview helps you compare Gijón with other Spanish destinations before committing.
- When
- You are shortlisting where to live in Spain.
- Official page
- Población 2026 chapter
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 2 steps, what to bring (6 items), and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.