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 | |
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| Comune di Atzara | |
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Location of Atzara 
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  Atzara Location of Atzara in Sardinia  Atzara Atzara (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′33″N 9°4′34″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandro Corona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,128 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Atzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08030 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
| Website | Official website |
Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono.
History
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Folk costumes from Atzara
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.
References
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- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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