San Gavino Monreale

San Gavino Monreale
Santu ‘Engiu
Comune
Comune di San Gavino Monreale

Coat of arms
San Gavino Monreale
Location of San Gavino Monreale in Sardinia
Coordinates: 39°33′N 8°48′E / 39.550°N 8.800°E / 39.550; 8.800Coordinates: 39°33′N 8°48′E / 39.550°N 8.800°E / 39.550; 8.800
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province South Sardinia
Government
  Mayor Carlo Tomasi
Area
  Total 87.4 km2 (33.7 sq mi)
Elevation 51 m (167 ft)
Population (31 December 2017)[1]
  Total 8,594
  Density 98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sangavinesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 09037
Dialing code 070
Patron saint St. Clare
Saint day August 12
Website Official website

San Gavino Monreale (Sardinian: Santu ‘Engiu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Cagliari, and roughly halfway between the latter and the town of Oristano.

San Gavino Monreale borders the following municipalities: Gonnosfanadiga, Pabillonis, Sanluri, Sardara, Villacidro. It is home to a castle.

History

The area of San Gavino was already settled in the Nuragic era, but the centre is of medieval origine. It was a possession of the Giudicato of Arborea and, later, of the Aragonese, being mostly destroyed in the ensuing war. Subsequently it was a fief of the Centelles and of the Osorio families, who held it until 1839.

People

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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