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Atzara
Comune di Atzara
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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)
 • 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
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.

Atzara - Costume tradizionale (05)
Folk costumes from Atzara
Ragazza di Atzara
Folk costume from Atzara

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Atzara para niños

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