Portoscuso

Portoscuso (Portescusi in Sardinian language) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Cagliari and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Carbonia. The languages used here are Italian and Sardinian Campidanese.

Portoscuso
Portescusi
Comune
Comune di Portoscuso
Touristic port of Portoscuso
Touristic port of Portoscuso
Coat of arms of Portoscuso
Coat of arms
Location of Portoscuso
Portoscuso is located in Italy
Portoscuso
Portoscuso
Location of Portoscuso in Sardinia
Portoscuso is located in Sardinia
Portoscuso
Portoscuso
Portoscuso (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°13′N 8°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSouth Sardinia
FrazioniParingianu, Brunc' 'e Teula, Portovesme
Government
 • MayorIgnazio Atzori
Area
 • Total39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2014)[1]
 • Total5,242
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
DemonymPortoscusesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09010
Dialing code0781
Patron saintSan Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist), Santa Maria d'Itria
WebsiteOfficial website

Portoscuso borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Gonnesa, and San Giovanni Suergiu.

Torre Spagnola (Spanish Tower)

History

Although human presence in this territory dates back to prehistoric times, the town originated in the 17th century from a hamlet inhabited by tuna and coral fishermen. Its name came from the Catalan Puerto Escos (hidden port).[2] It became a comune in 1853.

Notable sights include the Spanish Tower (16th century), the church of Madonna d'Itria (17th century) and the Arsenal, known as Su Pranu (17th century).

The town is extremely proud of its famous tuna fishery, and is restoring the original buildings.

Economy

At Portoscuso, there is Sulcis Power Station, the largest power station of Sardinia, whose chimney is the tallest man-made structure on Sardinia.

  • View from the sea
    View from the sea
  • Su Pranu
    Su Pranu
  • Portopaglietto
    Portopaglietto
  • Punta S'Aliga
    Punta S'Aliga
  • The lighthouse
    The lighthouse
  • Sa Caletta
    Sa Caletta

See also

References
  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. "Comune di Portoscuso". SIUSA.archivi.beniculturali.it.
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