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Atzara
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Comune di Atzara | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
Area | |
• Total | 35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
Population
(30 April 2017)
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• Total | 1,128 |
• Density | 31.403/km2 (81.33/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Atzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code |
08030
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Dialing code | 0784 |
Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro.
Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
History
Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.
See also
In Spanish: Atzara para niños