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San Giovanni Suergiu
Santu Giuanni Suergiu
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| Comune di San Giovanni Suergiu | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Frazioni | is Urigus, is Loccis, Palmas, Matzaccara, is Loccis Santus, is Cordeddas, Funtannona | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 70.6 km2 (27.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2009)
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| • Total | 6,044 | |
| • Density | 85.61/km2 (221.73/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sangiovannesi or Santuannesus | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09010
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| Dialing code | 0781 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 24 June | |
San Giovanni Suergiu, Santu Giuanni de Suergiu in sardinian language, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Cagliari and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) south of Carbonia.
San Giovanni Suergiu borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Giba, Portoscuso, Sant'Antioco, Tratalias.
Main sights
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- Church of St. Mary of Palmas, in Pisan-Romanesque style (12th century)
- Church of St. John the Baptist (14th century)
- Remains of the Castle of Palmas (11th century)
- Necropolis of Is Locci-Santus, belonging to the Ozieri culture and including 13 domus de janas
- Several nuraghe and the giants' grave of Craminalana
- Natural preserve of Punt'e Trettu
See also
In Spanish: San Giovanni Suergiu para niños
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