San Gavino Monreale
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.
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| Comune di San Gavino Monreale | |
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Location of San Gavino Monreale 
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| Coordinates: 39°33′N 8°48′E | |
| 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 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
- Fabio Aru, cyclist
- Raimondo Inconis, musician
References
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- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
- San Gavino Monreale . Net Italian website dedicated to San Gavino Monreale
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