Boal - Economy

Economy

Although the percentage of workers is clearly a majority in the service sector (see table), its weight is quite lower than the regional mean, and it is not crazy to state that still at present, economy in Boal is based to a large extent on cattle farming, which employs almost one third of the working population, and is mainly destined to milk production, being Boal the main producer among the western municipalities in Asturias.

In recent years apiculture has experienced a noticeable growth, becoming honey one of the most typical products in the municipality. In spite of this, this activity is usually in a secondary place, constituting an extra-earnings source for many families, but not the main one. Nevertheless, as a proof of the importance of apiculture for the municipality, it is worth mentioning the famous Feria de la Miel (Honey Fair). Moreover, a few years ago it started working the company Boal Apícola, which markets about 20 tons of honey a year.

Workers in the different economic sectors (year 2006)
Number of workers Percentage
TOTAL 582 100
Agriculture, cattle farming and fishing 195 33,51
Industry 19 3,26
Construction 44 7,56
Service sector 324 55,67
Uses of the terrain in the municipality (year 2006)
Uses Area (km²)
Farming land 1,62
Meadows and pastures 33,92
Forest 52,19
Other uses (industrial, residential, etc...) 32,55

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