Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias, located in the north of Spain, with an approximate population of 220,543 inhabitants according to data from 2024. It is a geographical, political, university and cultural center of great relevance in Asturias, standing out for its quality of life and its historical and artistic heritage.The city is located between the Nalón and Nora rivers, protected by Mount Naranco and the Sierra del Aramo, which gives it an urban landscape with hills and a temperate oceanic climate.Oviedo is home to important institutions such as the University of Oviedo, the General Board of the Principality and the archdiocese of Oviedo.Its historic center is home to emblematic monuments such as the Cathedral of San Salvador, declared a World Heritage Site, and numerous traditional squares such as Plaza del Fontán.The city combines tradition and modernity, being a cultural reference with museums, events and the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards.In addition, it is part of the central metropolitan area of ​​Asturias along with Gijón and Avilés, which together have close to 800,000 inhabitants.Oviedo stands out for its calm atmosphere, its architecture and its role as an administrative and social nucleus in the region.