Torrevieja and Oviedo report rising foreign resident populations

Spanish municipalities Torrevieja and Oviedo are experiencing significant demographic shifts due to growing foreign populations.

In Torrevieja, more than 62,000 residents hold foreign passports, representing a diverse group from 120 different nationalities. While the city was historically populated by British and German retirees, the current demographic includes working-age families from Eastern Europe, North Africa, Latin America, and Scandinavia. The city utilizes cultural activities, clubs, and community spaces to facilitate the integration of these various groups.

In Oviedo, foreign residents now account for approximately 11.4% of the population, totaling 25,902 individuals. The largest foreign community in the city is Colombian, followed by Venezuelan, Romanian, Paraguayan, Ukrainian, and Moroccan residents. This diversity is particularly concentrated in specific neighborhoods such as Pumarín, La Argañosa, and Teatinos.