Atzara

Atzara
Comune
Comune di Atzara
Atzara Location of Atzara in Sardinia
Coordinates: 39°59′N 9°5′E / 39.983°N 9.083°E / 39.983; 9.083Coordinates: 39°59′N 9°5′E / 39.983°N 9.083°E / 39.983; 9.083
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province / Metropolitan city	Province of Nuoro (NU)
Area
• Total	35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Elevation	553 m (1,814 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
• Total	1,293
• Density	36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	08030
Dialing code	0784
Website	Official website

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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,293 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).^[1]

Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono.

History

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.

Demographic evolution

References

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