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Fonni

Fonne
Comune di Fonni
Fonni and the Monte Spada in the background
Fonni and the Monte Spada in the background
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Area
 • Total 112.30 km2 (43.36 sq mi)
Elevation
1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)
 • Total 3,912
 • Density 34.835/km2 (90.223/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08023
Dialing code 0784
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day June 24

Fonni (Sardinian: Fonne) is a town and comune in Sardinia, in the province of Nuoro (Italy).

It is the highest town in Sardinia, and situated among fine scenery with some chestnut woods. Fonni is a winter sports centre with a ski lift to Monte Spada and Bruncu Spina.

Etymology

The term "Fonni/-e" probably derives from the Latin fons, meaning "fountain" or "god of the sources". In fact the village contains numerous spring water fountains.

Climate

Climate data for Fonni (1961–1990 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 6.6
(43.9)
6.9
(44.4)
8.9
(48.0)
11.5
(52.7)
16.3
(61.3)
21.2
(70.2)
25.8
(78.4)
25.5
(77.9)
21.7
(71.1)
16.4
(61.5)
10.9
(51.6)
8.1
(46.6)
15.0
(59.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1.5
(34.7)
1.2
(34.2)
2.5
(36.5)
4.6
(40.3)
8.5
(47.3)
12.6
(54.7)
16.4
(61.5)
16.3
(61.3)
13.7
(56.7)
9.7
(49.5)
5.4
(41.7)
2.8
(37.0)
7.9
(46.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 101.6
(4.00)
93.2
(3.67)
76.9
(3.03)
81.1
(3.19)
60.7
(2.39)
31.4
(1.24)
13.2
(0.52)
15.6
(0.61)
48.8
(1.92)
81.1
(3.19)
97.0
(3.82)
100.1
(3.94)
800.7
(31.52)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9.9 10.0 9.4 10.5 7.4 4.2 1.6 2.4 4.8 8.8 9.7 9.9 88.6
Average relative humidity (%) 86 88 83 81 81 77 64 69 75 82 88 86 80
Source: NOAA
Fonni san giov
San Giovanni Battista.

Culture

The local costumes are extremely picturesque, and are well seen on the day of St John the Baptist, the patron saint. The men's costume is similar to that worn in the district generally; the linen trousers are long and black gaiters are worn. The women wear a white chemise; over that a very small corselet, and over that a red jacket with blue and black velvet facings. The skirt is brown above and red below, with a blue band between the two colours; it is accordion-pleated. Two identical skirts are often worn, one above the other. The unmarried girls wear white kerchiefs, the married women black.

Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods in Fonni are called "Rioni" of these the oldest is called su piggiu or the peak, probably derived by the fact this is the highest and first layer of the village. Others include puppuai and cresiedda to the south, and logotza to the east.

Fonni (07)
A traditional granite stone house in Fonni

Churches

  • Sanctuary of the Vergine dei Martiri, Fonni

See also

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