Atzara

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
Comune
Comune di Atzara
Location of Atzara
Atzara is located in Italy
Atzara
Atzara
Location of Atzara in Sardinia
Atzara is located in Sardinia
Atzara
Atzara
Atzara (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°59′33″N 9°4′34″E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceProvince of Nuoro (NU)
Government
 • MayorAlessandro Corona
Area
[1]
 • Total35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi)
Elevation
553 m (1,814 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
 • Total1,128
 • Density31/km2 (81/sq mi)
DemonymAtzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08030
Dialing code0784
WebsiteOfficial website

Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono. It is a member of the I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy") association.[3]

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.

Folk costumes from Atzara
Folk costume from Atzara

References
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  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Sardegna" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.



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